One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London, police say

A fatal collision between two commuter trains north of London has resulted in the death of a train driver and left dozens injured. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon near Bedford, approximately 60 miles north of the capital.

East Midlands Railway, which operated both London-bound trains involved in the crash, confirmed the fatality on Saturday. Social media footage from a passenger on one of the trains appeared to show the front of one service entangled with the rear of another, though the carriages remained upright on the tracks.

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My thoughts are with the family of the person who has sadly lost their life, and with those who have been seriously injured.

Emergency services reported that in addition to the fatality, 11 individuals sustained very serious injuries, 22 were seriously injured, and 56 suffered minor injuries. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his condolences, stating, "My thoughts are with the family of the person who has sadly lost their life, and with those who have been seriously injured."

Transport minister Heidi Alexander confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the collision is underway. Dr. Peter Knapp, a passenger on one of the trains, described the event as a "sudden crash" and reported sustaining minor injuries.

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