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One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK

Al Jazeera Saturday 20 June 2026, 03:04 UTC 1 min read
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One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London. British Transport Police have declared a major incident as officials begin an investigation into the circumstances. Published On 20 Jun 2026

One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London. British Transport Police have declared a major incident as officials begin an investigation into the circumstances. Published On 20 Jun 2026
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