Two trains have collided in Bedfordshire tonight (Friday June 19).
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, are at the scene south of Bedford.
No trains are running to London St Pancras, with major disruption expected until the end of the day and passengers urged not to travel
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We’re responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. We’ll share more information as soon as possible.”
A Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews are currently in attendance at an incident on the railway just south of Bedford. Please avoid the area. Thank your for your cooperation.”
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We have sent a number of resources, including air ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team, to a major incident on the railway south of Bedford. We encourage people to avoid the area. Further updates will be provided in due course. Please only call 999 in an emergency.”
A National Rail spokesperson said: “The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Luton and Bedford. Whilst they carry out their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains between London St Pancras International and Bedford / Leicester may be cancelled or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
This is a breaking story. Updates as we get them
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