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Major disruption after Bedford train crash to continue for at least a week
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The Guardian, Sky News, and BBC News all report that the train crash near Bedford will cause major disruption for at least a week, with Network Rail describing the incident as a "tragic, isolated incident". The outlets agree on the severity of the disruption and the number of people injured, with 100 people reported injured and one fatality. BBC News provides additional information on the number of people still in hospital, stating that 28 people remain hospitalized. The coverage broadly agrees on the key facts of the incident and its aftermath.
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The Guardian
Major disruption after Bedford train crash to continue for at least a week
Engineers need to create access for cranes to lift carriages from site before track can be assessed and repaired
Major disruption on the rail line between Bedford and Luton will continue for at least a week after the collision of two trains which killed a train driver and injured 100 people.
In a statement setting out the effects on some services until 28 June, Network Rail said the disaster had been a “tragic, isola…
21 Jun, 14:00
BBC News
Bedford train crash disruption to last until Thursday
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.
21 Jun, 11:20
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Sky News
Rail passengers to face disruption for a week after Bedford train crash
A collision between two rail services near Bedford, which killed a train driver and left 100 people injured, was a "tragic, isolated incident", Network Rail has said.
21 Jun, 11:26
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