Train collision north of London leaves one dead, dozens injured

At least one person has died and dozens have been injured following a collision between two passenger trains north of London. The incident occurred Friday evening south of Bedford, a commercial town approximately 90 kilometers north of the British capital, according to East Midlands Railway (EMR).

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I was thrown across to the other side and then I saw smoke. People were groaning, screaming, in shock and distress. I saw many who couldn't speak, had broken legs.

Emergency services were alerted around 5:15 PM local time to the crash on the railway line. Images circulating on social media, though unverified, appear to show two EMR trains impacted, with one striking the rear of the other. Some reports indicate one train may have derailed.

Passengers described a scene of chaos and distress. Pete Knapp, a passenger who was in the "first carriage," recounted being thrown across the compartment and seeing smoke. "People were groaning, screaming, in shock and distress," he told the Press Association, adding he saw many with broken legs who were unable to speak.

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

East of England Ambulance Service confirmed one fatality at the scene. Eleven individuals sustained "very serious" injuries, while 22 were seriously injured and 56 had minor wounds. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the situation "extremely worrying" and conveyed his condolences to the families of those affected, while thanking first responders for their rapid response.

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I heard a huge bang and then hit my head on the seat in front of me. I opened my eyes and then saw people on the floor, with blood everywhere.