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Eight in critical condition after Bedford train crash that killed driver
British Transport Police said 53 people remain in hospital and eight are critical after two East Midlands Railway trains collided.
- On Friday, June 19, two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Elstow, Bedfordshire, killing 60-year-old driver Shaun Burton and hospitalizing more than 100 people in a major incident.
- The 5:15 PM collision at Alstone involved a Corby to London St Pancras service striking a stationary Nottingham train, prompting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to launch an independent investigation.
- British Transport Police confirmed on Monday that 53 people remain hospitalized, eight in critical condition; Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy stated the investigation is a "priority."
- Addressing the House of Commons on Monday, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the "whole of the railway family" is supporting those affected and advised passengers to "make alternative arrangements" for non-essential travel.
- Recovery operations to remove damaged carriages are underway this week, with officials expecting updates "in the coming days" regarding the cause and railway reopening as the RAIB investigation continues.
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Community Foundations launch emergency appeal for those affected by Bedford train crash
Northamptonshire Community Foundation has joined forces with Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and Forever Notts (Community Foundation for Nottinghamshire) to launch an emergency fundraising appeal supporting those affected by the tragic train crash in Bedfordshire on Friday 19th June.
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