Statement on Bedford Train Crash
Date: 19 June 2026The East of England Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving two trains at Elstow, near Bedford, at around 5:15pm.
We quickly declared a Major Incident and put our emergency response plans into action.
We sent a large number of resources to the scene, including more than 20 ambulances, specialist Hazardous Area Response Teams, and six air ambulances.
All patients with the most serious injuries have now been taken from the scene to hospital.
Sadly, one person died at the scene. A further 11 people suffered very serious injuries, 22 were seriously injured, and a further 56 people had minor injuries. Those with minor injuries were treated at the scene or taken to hospital where needed.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we thank all emergency service colleagues for their swift response.
