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A video obtained by NorCal Bodycam appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep just before two empty trains crashed into each other on July 31 near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street. The SFMTA has initially attributed the incident to operator fatigue, with no injuries reported and the investigation ongoing. This follows a prior similar incident that also led to fatigue-based findings and a fatigue-awareness campaign by the agency.
A video obtained by NorCal Bodycam appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep before a July 31 collision between two empty trains near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street. The SFMTA attributes the incident to operator fatigue and says no one was injured, with a formal investigation underway. The agency has previously attributed a similar September incident to fatigue and launched a fatigue-awareness campaign.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford killed the driver, Shaun Burton, and injured around 100 people. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with 11 very seriously injured, 32 others injured, and 57 with minor injuries; 28 remain in hospital, nine in a critical condition. Services to London St Pancras were suspended, and the Bedford–Luton line is closed for repairs and investigations through at least 28 June as the RAIB and British Transport Police probe the crash. Tributes have been paid to the driver and thoughts extended to those affected.
A fatal collision between two East Midlands trains near Bedford killed the driver and left dozens of passengers injured, with more than 80 treated in hospital and dozens still admitted by Saturday. Rail services between London St Pancras and Bedford were suspended over the weekend as Network Rail works on a complex recovery, while officials pledged a thorough investigation into how the collision occurred.
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, England, killing the driver; by Saturday, 28 people were in hospital with nine in critical condition, and more than 80 had been treated on Friday as investigators work to determine the cause.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford killed the driver and injured around 100 people, with nine in a critical condition; emergency services, including air ambulances, responded, a major incident was declared, and investigators from the British Transport Police and Rail Accident Investigation Branch are examining the cause as EMR services are suspended and passengers are redirected.
One person died after two freight train cars derailed from a bridge in Munich's Milbertshofen district, crashing onto a street below; authorities say the cause is under investigation and around 60 responders were at the scene.
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, killing one driver and injuring dozens as a major incident was declared; emergency services including air ambulance responded, lines between Luton and Bedford were blocked, and RAIB will investigate.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford left one train driver dead and 89 people injured (11 very serious, 22 serious, 56 minor). London St Pancras services were halted, with disruption lasting into the next day as emergency services and investigators work to determine the cause.
Two trains collided near Bedford in Bedfordshire, killing one person and injuring about 90, with more than 30 seriously hurt. Passengers described chaotic scenes—flying seats, jammed doors, and widespread injuries—as emergency services treated victims and authorities declared a major incident while investigations began.
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Elstow in Bedfordshire, killing one person and injuring several, with a major incident declared. Emergency services are at the scene, lines between Luton and Bedford are blocked, replacement buses are in operation, hospitals have urged people to avoid A&E unless urgent, and RAIB investigators have been dispatched to gather evidence as EMR and Network Rail coordinate updates.
Four people were killed and several others injured when a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium. The bus carried seven children, a supervisor, and a driver; some children were hospitalized in critical condition but later stabilized. Investigators are examining why the crossing barrier and red signal were not functioning at the time. Deputy PM Maxime Prevot confirmed the toll, and EU leaders expressed condolences.
A freight train struck a bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing eight and injuring 32. The train driver has been charged with negligence causing death amid evidence of reckless conduct; the bus driver will face charges once medically cleared. Investigators will review crossing safety and potential additional charges as authorities tighten safety measures.
A freight train crashed into a stationary public bus near Bangkok’s airport rail link station, killing at least eight and injuring about 35 as flames engulfed the vehicle; investigators are probing barrier failures and train operations, with the prime minister ordering a full inquiry as emergency crews work at the scene.
Rescuers finished removing victims after a train collision in Bekasi, near Indonesia's capital, raising the death toll to 15 with dozens injured as authorities investigate the cause.