A serious train collision occurred on June 19, 2026, shortly after 5 p.m. when a Luton Airport Express service struck the rear of a stationary train traveling towards London. The incident, which has been described as Britain's worst rail disaster in 20 years, is currently under investigation.
Initial reports suggest that the Luton Airport Express may have passed a red signal, leading to the fatal crash. The sequence of events that resulted in the two trains coming into collision is being examined in detail. Further information regarding the cause of the signal failure and the subsequent crash is expected as the investigation progresses.