Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

"Investigation into a collision between two passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026..."

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Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow

Investigation into a collision between two passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026.

GOV.UK

"The chief constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi, said people in Bedfordshire had shown “immense kindness to those stranded on trains and casualties”.

One person from Elstow, who did not wish to be named, said a friend’s son had had a full view of the crash site from his home. “There was loads of people throwing out water and food over the fence. They did everything they could to try and help those people,” she said."

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/21/major-disruption-after-bedford-train-crash-to-continue-for-at-least-a-week

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Major disruption after Bedford train crash to continue for at least a week

Engineers need to create access for cranes to lift carriages from site before track can be assessed and repaired

The Guardian