One killed and 89 injured in train collision near Bedford
British Transport Police declared a major incident after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.
By Daniel Okafor · Business Editor
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A collision between two trains near Bedford killed one person and injured 89 others, Al Jazeera reported on June 20. British Transport Police declared a major incident as officials began investigating the circumstances of the crash, according to the broadcaster.
The collision happened near Bedford, a town about 100km north of London, Al Jazeera reported. The reported casualty toll stood at one dead and 89 injured.
Investigation under way
Al Jazeera reported that officials had started an investigation into how the two trains came to collide. The broadcaster did not report a cause for the crash.
British Transport Police made the major incident declaration after the collision, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not identify the person who died or provide further details on the injuries.
No additional information on the trains involved was included in Al Jazeera’s account. The reported focus of officials was the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.