Two passenger trains collided near the British town of Bedford on Friday evening. As a result of the accident, one person was killed and several were injured.
In the United Kingdom, two passenger trains collided near the town of Bedford on Friday evening. As a result of the accident, one person was killed and several others were injured, international agencies report, citing local services.
Emergency services from the British Transport Police, Bedfordshire Police, fire and rescue services, and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene.
The accident involved two trains operated by East Midlands Railway. One of them was on an express service from Luton Airport.
Aerial photographs show that both trains sustained damage. Most of the carriages remained on the tracks, however, at least one carriage derailed.
The circumstances of the incident and the causes of the collision are being investigated. Information regarding the condition of the injured and possible disruptions to rail services is being clarified.
