Authorities are currently responding to a collision involving two passenger trains that occurred Friday near Bedford, England.
The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the railway incident located just south of Bedford. Reports from The Telegraph, supported by video footage from the scene, indicate that several passengers sustained injuries, with some victims seen bleeding on the train floors. Fox News has confirmed that there are serious injuries among those on board.
Two passenger trains collided Friday in the United Kingdom. (Fox News)
The exact number of injured passengers and whether there have been any fatalities have not yet been confirmed.
Emergency crews were pictured working near the scene. (Fox News)
According to sources speaking with The Telegraph, the train driver was reportedly in communication with maintenance staff regarding a safety concern at the moment of the collision.
Fire officials have issued a statement on X urging the public to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
