Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNicole Wootton-CaneFriday 19 June 2026 20:29 BSTTwo trains reportedly collided near Bedford (Score Report/X)Emergency services are responding to an incident on a railway line south of Bedford, following initial reports of a collision involving two trains.British Transport Police said shortly before 6.45pm: “We’re responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area.”Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue confirmed via a post on X that their crews are in attendance at the scene on the railway.East Midlands Railways released a statement which read: “Trains are unable to run in or out on London St Pancras for the remainder of this evening. Customers are advised DO NOT TRAVEL this evening (19th June).”In a statement on social media, Health Secretary James Murray said: “I am being kept updated on the collision of two trains between Luton and Bedford. A number of people have been injured and I thank first responders who are helping those affected.”In fullBedford train collision latest: Hospital dealing with ‘major incident’ after multiple people injured in crashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in