Two passenger trains collide near Bedford with major emergency response under way – follow live

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Mohammad Yasin, the MP for Bedford, which is close to where the collision took place, has just spoken to BBC News about the incident, saying it is “really, really concerning”.

He says there has been a “derailment” and two trains were involved, with emergency services now at the scene.

Yasin adds the incident only took place a short while ago and there is still a lot he doesn’t know, but it is a “very serious incident” and there are a number of casualties.

We are waiting for more details before we can make further comment, he adds.

Yasin says the incident took place in an area called Elstow, which is a few miles south of Bedford, while the nearest hospital is “about two miles away”.

He is in contact with the police and will share any further information when it comes out, the MP adds.