Train driver, 60, killed in Bedford crash ‘passed a red signal moments before horror smash’ that injured 100

A tragic train crash in Bedford claimed the life of 60-year-old driver Shaun Burton, who reportedly passed a red signal just moments before the collision, which also injured around 100 people. The incident occurred when a Corby to London train hit the back of a broken-down Nottingham to London service on Friday evening. This shocking event highlights the critical importance of railway safety protocols and the potential fatal consequences of even minor oversights. The preliminary investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances leading to this devastating accident.