Train collision in Bedford, serious injuries reported

A second train collision has occurred north of London, with serious injuries reported.

New report specifies high-speed trains and at least 50 casualties, adding detail to the earlier Bedford collision report.

New details: emergency services are responding, rail services suspended between Bedford and Luton, serious injuries reported.

Five air ambulances have been dispatched to the scene, and the incident has been declared a serious incident.

New reports indicate at least 50 injured and fatalities feared, with individuals seen covered in blood. This builds on the earlier report of a serious collision.

Statement from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander adds official government response and confirms two East Midlands Railway trains involved.

New reports indicate at least 50 injuries with potential fatalities, adding to earlier reports of serious injuries.

East Midlands Railway announced it is unable to run services in or out of London for the remainder of the day due to the collision near Bedford.

Bedford Hospital has issued an 'all hands on deck' appeal to staff, expecting at least 50 casualties with potential fatalities following the train collision.

Eyewitness Peter Knapp reports being in the front carriage and describes seeing bloodied faces and people with broken bones, comparing the impact to a bomb explosion.

Bedfordshire Police have issued a public appeal asking people not to travel to the scene and to await further updates.

A photo from the scene has been shared via Telegram, showing emergency response efforts. The collision involves two trains, with multiple injuries reported and a major incident declared. All rail lines between Luton and Bedford are blocked.

New details: location specified as about 90 km north of London, with multiple injuries reported.

A new train collision has been reported near London, with multiple injuries. This is distinct from the earlier Bedford incident.