The police have issued a major update on the Bedford train crash, with the force confirming that nine people remain in critical condition.
British Transport Police chief constable Lucy D’Orsi shared her “deepest condolences” to the family of the driver who was killed in the collision.
Along with those who remain in critical condition, 28 people remain in hospital.
The total number of injured people after the incident has increased to 99.
The horror crash left 11 people with very serious injuries, 32 seriously injured and 56 with minor injuries.
More than 30 emergency vehicles attended the crash after EMR confirmed frontline workers were handling an incident between London St Pancras and Leicester.
During the conference, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue chief fire officer Andy Hopkinson said he was “immensely proud” of the 70 firefighters and officers who attended the crash scene.
East Midlands Railway managing director Will Rogers told reporters he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.
British Transport Police chief constable Lucy D’Orsi shared her ‘deepest condolences’ to the family of the driver who was killed in the collision.
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He added: “Our priority is the welfare of everybody involved.
“This is a profoundly sad day for the railway community.”
Network Rail Eastern regional managing director Ellie Burrows also said: “Our thoughts are with all those involved… This will be a complex recovery operation.”
The cause of the crash is unknown, with an investigation currently underway.
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Speaking at the press conference near the scene, Ms D’Orsi said: “Tragically, the driver of one of the trains died in the collision.
“His family have been informed and our deepest condolences are with them, his friends, and his colleagues at East Midlands Railway.
“The driver’s family, as you would expect, are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time.
“Over 80 people were treated at hospital last night. As of this morning, 28 remain in hospital, and nine are in a critical condition.”
The cause of the crash is unknown, with an investigation currently underway
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The two trains involved were the 4.40pm departure from Corby and the 3.50pm departure from Nottingham, both to London St Pancras.
Aerial footage shows two damaged trains, with one carriage pushed off the tracks.
Five air ambulance helicopters are in attendance at the major incident, alongside the Hazardous Area Response Team.
The Bedford crash will mark one of the most significant train crashes of the past decade in Britain.