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Jo Good, a presenter for BBC Radio London, has made her return to broadcasting just two weeks after sustaining four facial fractures in a train accident that occurred in Bedfordshire. The crash near Elstow, close to Bedford, on June 19 resulted in the death of East Midlands Railway driver Shaun Burton and caused injuries to 162 passengers, with 102, including Good, requiring hospital care.
Good recounted her experience during her “Late Night Jo” show on Friday evening, expressing gratitude towards the emergency responders and a courageous train guard who coordinated the evacuation. She had been traveling from Market Harborough to London St Pancras when the carriage she was in was struck from behind by a London-bound express train, causing the carriage to partially roll over. During the collision, Good was thrown from her seat and hit her face, which led to her serious injuries.
Sara David, the editor of BBC Radio London, shared her relief at Good’s recovery and return to the airwaves, stating, “We are so relieved to have Jo back on air doing what she does best. All of the team at Radio London and her listeners have been wishing her well. We are so utterly grateful she’s okay.” Reflecting on the moments immediately following the crash, Good described the scene as silent and filled with shocked passengers, contrasting with the dramatic depictions often seen in movies. She mentioned that her phone and others started sending emergency alert messages shortly after the accident, and praised the train guard for their bravery during the evacuation.
The carriage had rolled partially in a remote area, forcing passengers to disembark by jumping down into a nearby field where they waited for assistance. The collision caused significant disruption, blocking the railway line and leaving the train stranded at the site for over a week. During her first broadcast back, Good commended the “extraordinary” response by NHS staff at Bedford Hospital and University College Hospital in London. She noted how many medical personnel had come off shift or returned from leave after watching the incident on the news, highlighting the professionalism and dedication of the healthcare workers. Good said, “I just cannot praise them highly enough,” adding that the staff reported training for such emergencies over the previous 11 years and executed their response “like clockwork.” Meanwhile, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, with evidence indicating the express train passed a red signal shortly before colliding with the stationary train that had come from Nottingham
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