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Train derails in southern England, emergency services respond
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Train derails in southern England, emergency services respond

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A passenger train derailed in Lewes, East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, with the extent of casualties still unknown.
  • Emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and police, responded to the scene, where images showed three overturned carriages.
  • The incident has disrupted services on the Southern Rail line between Haywards Heath and Lewes, a route frequently used during the summer.

A passenger train derailed in Lewes, East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The number of casualties among the train's occupants remains unclear as rescue efforts are underway.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed deep concern over the incident. Images broadcast by the BBC revealed three carriages overturned, with emergency personnel seen working on and around them. The train, operated by Southern Rail, was traveling on the route between Haywards Heath and Lewes, a segment of the busy Brighton-London line.

very concerned

— Heidi AlexanderThe Secretary of Transport's reaction to the train derailment.

Services on the affected route have been suspended, and other lines are experiencing significant delays. The line is particularly vital during the summer months due to its proximity to the popular seaside destination of Brighton, with trains typically running every half hour.

Maryam Eslamdoust, general secretary of the Transport Union, stated that "many passengers are involved," emphasizing that their immediate rescue is the top priority. The derailment has caused significant disruption to rail travel in the region.

there are many passengers involved, so the highest priority must now be their rescue.

— Maryam EslamdoustGeneral Secretary of the Transport Union, highlighting the urgency of the rescue operation.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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