Passenger of Bedford crash says 90% of people on his carriage were injured

A rush hour train collision near Bedford on Friday night resulted in the death of one driver and left 89 people injured, with 33 requiring urgent hospital treatment. Brett Byatt, a teacher from Bedford who was a passenger on the East Midlands Railway (EMR) service, described the scene inside the carriages as chaotic, with bodies being thrown around and passengers sustaining broken bones and deep wounds. The EMR train collided with another, slower-moving train, leading to the severe incident. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation by relevant authorities. The incident has prompted discussions about rail safety protocols and the potential for human error or mechanical failure in train operations. Further details regarding the investigation and the condition of the injured are expected to be released as they become available.