England Bedford hospital braced for 50 casualties after train crash between Bedford and Luton

Emergency appeal issued for staff as hospitals prepare for possible fatalities following major rail incident

Emergency appeal issued for staff as hospitals prepare for possible fatalities following major rail incident.

Bedford Hospital has been placed on high alert after a serious train crash between Bedford and Luton, with medical teams reportedly preparing for a major emergency response.

The hospital is said to be expecting at least 50 casualties following the incident, with urgent appeals sent to staff asking them to return to work as part of an “all hands on deck” operation.

Hospital teams have reportedly been warned to prepare for a large number of injured passengers and the possibility of fatalities as emergency services continue their response.

Ambulance crews, police and other emergency responders have been deployed to the scene, with rescue operations underway. The scale of the incident is still being assessed and authorities are working to establish the full circumstances behind the crash.

Rail services in the area have been disrupted as emergency crews deal with the aftermath, with passengers advised to avoid the route while investigations and rescue work continue.

Further details on casualties, injuries and the cause of the collision are expected as officials release more information.