11 Injured as Passenger Train Derails in England
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A passenger train derailed in East Sussex, England, injuring 11 people, two of whom sustained serious injuries.
- Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Haywards Heath and Lewes, and all passengers were safely evacuated.
- The cause of the derailment is under investigation, and train services in the affected area have been suspended.
A passenger train derailed in East Sussex, England, resulting in 11 injuries, including two severe cases. The incident occurred between Haywards Heath and Lewes, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
British Transport Police confirmed the derailment and stated that all passengers aboard the train, which was traveling from London Victoria to Eastbourne, were safely evacuated. The South East Coast Ambulance Service declared a "major incident" following the derailment.
Network Rail and Southern Rail issued a joint statement confirming the incident near Lewes. Emergency crews were on the scene, and train services in the area were suspended. Passengers were advised to check for updates and avoid travel in the affected region.
An investigation team has been dispatched to determine the cause of the derailment. The train was carrying approximately 150 passengers.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.