Two trains crash into each other with serious injuries feared and casualties seen covered in blood
Two trains have crashed into each other causing serious injuries and bloodied passengers on board.
The incident reportedly occurred around Kempston between Luton and Bedford, at about 5.15pm where two East Midlands Railway trains smashed into one another.
A horrifying video taken at the scene shows passengers on board injured and covered in blood while the carriages are still on the tracks..
It involved the 3.50pm service from Nottingham to St Pancras International and the 4.40pm Corby to the major London station.
The train going to Corby appears to have collided into the back of the Nottingham train.
One passenger wrote on Bluesky that the front of the train was ok but the third carriage was ‘off the rails’.
He added: ‘I’m ok with bloody legs and back impact. Others are not good. Sudden crash, no slowing down or horns. No warning.
‘No explosion, just stopped instantly.’
Two trains have crashed into each other causing serious injuries and bloodied passengers on board (seen)
The train going to Corby appears to have collided into the back of the Nottingham train
The incident reportedly occurred around Kempston between Luton and Bedford, at about 5.15pm where two East Midlands Railway trains smashed into one another
Five air ambulance helicopters and a police helicopter were at the scene, including more than 30 emergency vehicles.
Thameslink said: ‘All lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford. This is due to a problem under investigation.
‘If you cannot delay your journey, please note that you will be severely delayed and will likely need to use an alternative route to reach your destination.’
Replacement buses have been requested, they added.
Crew from Bedfordshire fire service were at the scene and have advised the public to avoid the area.
British Transport Police have been contacted for comment.
