1 Killed, 9 Critically Injured in Bedford Train Crash

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London: One train driver was killed and nine people remain in critical condition after two trains collided near Bedford during the Friday evening rush hour, British authorities said.

More than 80 people were injured in the crash, with 28 still in hospital as of Saturday. Emergency services said 11 people suffered very serious injuries, while dozens of others were treated for serious and minor wounds.

The collision occurred when an East Midlands Railway train struck a slower-moving train near Bedford. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.

Passengers described chaotic scenes inside the carriages, with many people suffering broken bones, head injuries and deep cuts. Some passengers provided first aid to the injured before emergency crews arrived.

British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch have launched a joint investigation. Officials urged the public not to speculate while evidence is being gathered, including data from the trains' onboard recording systems.

King Charles expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased driver and all those affected by the crash.

Rail operators and emergency services said recovery efforts and investigations remain ongoing.

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