Emergency services rushed to the scene Friday after two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England, killing at least one person and injuring close to 90 others.
The East of England Ambulance Service said crews were called to Elstow, just outside Bedford, at about 5:15 p.m. local time. The incident was later declared a “major incident” as responders worked to treat passengers and secure the area.
According to officials, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Eleven others sustained very serious injuries, while 22 people were seriously injured and 56 were treated for minor injuries.
Bedford is roughly 60 miles north of London.
The crash involved two passenger trains traveling in the United Kingdom on Friday.
Authorities said passengers with the most critical injuries have since been taken from the scene to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
The ambulance service said it sent numerous resources to the scene, including more than 20 ambulances, specialist hazardous area response teams and six air ambulances.
Emergency crews were pictured working near the scene. (Fox News)
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we thank all emergency service colleagues for their swift response,” the ambulance service wrote in a statement.
The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its crews were also responding.
“Please avoid the area,” fire officials wrote in a statement on X.
Sources told The Telegraph the train driver was on the phone with maintenance staff discussing a safety issue at the time of the crash.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
