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First picture of train driver killed in Bedford train driver crash | News UK
The family of a train driver who tragically lost his life in the Bedford crash have spoken of their ‘devastation’.
Shaun Burton, 60, was named as the only fatality of the rail crash that injured around 100 passengers on board on Friday.
His family said: ‘We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident.’
A British Transport Police spokesman added: ‘Shaun’s family are also releasing this picture of him and would now like to ask for their privacy to be respected as they begin to come to terms with this devastating loss.
‘Our thoughts continue to be with them and his colleagues at East Midlands Railway.’
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