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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 24Bedfordshire Crash Driver Passed Red Signal Before Collision That Killed 1 and Injured About 100
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 24Summary
- Investigators said driver Shaun Burton, 60, passed a red signal moments before Friday’s Bedfordshire rail crash.
- One London-bound service then struck the back of another, killing Burton and injuring about 100 people.
- The finding is the first key explanation released for the collision, with authorities still updating details of the investigation.
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Beyond driver error, what systemic failures led to the fatal Bedfordshire train crash? Why can a single human mistake still bypass modern safety systems on UK railways?