Nine Remain Critical After Fatal Train Crash Near Bedford, UK
Details and Aftermath of the Bedford Train Collision
Overview of the Incident
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, in which the driver of one of the services was killed.
Two passenger trains bound for London collided at around 5.15 p.m. local time (1615 GMT) on Friday. The driver of one of the trains died at the scene.
Casualties and Injuries
Hospitalizations and Critical Conditions
Providing an update on those injured in the crash on Saturday, British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi said more than 80 people had received hospital treatment on Friday night.
"As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital, and nine are in a critical condition," she said.
Investigation Efforts
Investigators were working to establish what caused the accident, D'Orsi added.
Eyewitness Accounts and Reactions
Passenger Experiences
A video posted on social media by one of the passengers on Friday showed what appeared to be the damaged front of one train entangled with the back of another, with the carriages remaining upright.
Official Statements
Prime Minister's Response
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a "devastating incident" in a post on X.
Royal Family's Condolences
King Charles' Buckingham Palace also issued a statement, saying: "His Majesty is greatly saddened by the rail crash in Bedford yesterday evening and is being kept regularly updated on developments.
"His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident."
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Jan Harvey)
