Train driver killed, 89 injured in Bedford-Luton rail collision; disruptions continue through Saturday
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Tannur Anders
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A train driver was killed and 89 people were injured after two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday, June 19. National Rail has issued an update stating that disruptions between London St Pancras International and Leicester will continue through Saturday as emergency services remain at the scene. Passengers are advised to expect ongoing travel disruptions.
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National Rail has said disruptions between London St Pancras and Leicester will continue on Saturday
National Rail has alerted passengers travelling between London St Pancras International and Leicester to expect disruptions until at least the end of Saturday, as emergency services remain at the scene of an incident
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