The cause of death for the train driver killed in the rail crash near Bedford has been revealed.

Shaun Burton, 60, died from bad injuries to his brain and chest. The inquest started at Bedfordshire and Luton Coroner's Court.

The hearing was stopped until more information is found. A collision happened between two trains on June 19.

One train had stopped because of a problem. The other train passed a red signal and crashed.

The crash scene is being looked at by investigators.

162 people were hurt, and 102 needed hospital care. The train that crashed passed a red signal.

The driver was in charge of a train going from Corby to London. The train was going 49mph when it crashed.

53 people were still in hospital three weeks after the crash. A camera on the train showed a red signal before the crash.

This is what the train looked like after the crash.

The train's brakes were used before the crash. The train was going 77mph before the brakes were used.

The train had a warning system to help the driver. The system makes a noise when the train is near a signal.

The driver must press a button when they hear the warning. If they don't, the train's emergency brake is used.

The other train had stopped because of a problem with its warning system. This made the signal behind it turn red.

Trains should stop at red signals. A doctor looked at the driver's body.

The driver died from bad injuries. His family was told about the inquest.

The coroner sent condolences to the driver's family and friends.

This is what the crash scene looked like from the air.

The driver was a dedicated worker. He had been working for the railway since 2019.

The train drivers' union paid tribute to the driver. They said he was a well-respected colleague.

The driver loved his job and was popular at his depot. He will be missed by his colleagues.

The driver was dedicated to his work. He should not have died at work.