Driver dead and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident

A major train collision involving two East Midlands Railway services in Bedford has resulted in one death and dozens of injuries. Emergency services declared a major incident as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
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Major transport accidents involving fatalities and mass injuries have significant implications for public safety policy and railway infrastructure oversight.
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