Police return property to passengers after fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police calls for passengers to claim belongings
Last updated 22 hours ago
British Transport Police say they are working to return property to passengers following last week's fatal train crash near Bedford.
A train driver was killed and around 100 people were injured during the collision on Friday (19 June) when the 4.40pm departure from Corby to London St Pancras hit the rear of the 3.50pm departure from Nottingham to the same destination.
Officers have carried out comprehensive searches of the trains involved and have recovered a substantial amount of property left behind by passengers.
These belongings have been safely transported to a secure storage facility operated by East Midlands Railway.
BTP plans to continue searches as carriages are removed from the site throughout the week.
They say their priority is ensuring all items are accounted for and returned to passengers.
Passengers who were on the affected trains can reclaim their belongings by contacting BTP.
To start the process, individuals should text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 using reference number 668 of 20th June.
Essential details required include passengers' names, contact information, and a description of the item.
British Transport Police’s Force Contact Centre will collect these details and pass them on to East Midlands Railway for property return arrangements.
Officials aim to speak with all passengers regarding the collision as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone who has yet to speak to the police is encouraged to get in touch.