# Train Crash Disrupts Bedford Services

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:23:19+00:00
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A deadly train crash near Bedford has left one dead and over 100 injured, sparking major rail chaos across the region. Two East Midlands Railway trains collided Friday evening, forcing Network Rail to cancel services and reroute trains for at least a week. Emergency crews are battling to clear wreckage and restore tracks, while other operators offer ticket swaps to help stranded travelers. With London-bound routes disrupted and hospitals overwhelmed, passengers are urged to avoid non-essential trips as recovery efforts continue. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b98bb1872e2da946

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