Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex CroftSaturday 20 June 2026 12:28 BSTBedford train crash passenger 'angry' after horror collision: 'Why did that train driver lose his life?'King Charles is “greatly saddened” by a train crash near Bedford that killed a driver and seriously injured dozens of people.“His thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and with all those injured or affected by such a tragic incident,” a spokesperson said on Saturday.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the crash, between two East Midlands Railway trains, as "hugely concerning".A total of 33 people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, and a further 56 sustained minor injuries, according to British Transport Police.Passengers described being "flung" around the carriage in the crash and witnessing people with "life-threatening, major injuries" and "snapped legs".In fullBedford train crash latest: King Charles ‘greatly saddened’ after driver dies and 33 seriously injured in collisionThank 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