Train derails in southern England; no serious injuries reported

A passenger train derailed in Lewes, East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, leading to significant travel disruptions. Three of the train's eight carriages overturned following the incident, which occurred on the Southern Rail route between Haywards Heath and Lewes.

Authorities confirmed that there were no fatalities and no serious injuries resulting from the derailment. Passengers reported minor cuts and bruises, with some initially trapped in the overturned carriages before being evacuated. Emergency personnel were observed working at the scene, with images showing them on top of the tilted wagons.

The cause of the derailment remains under investigation. The accident happened during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius in London, and the affected area experienced some of the day's highest temperatures. It is unclear if the extreme heat played a role in the incident.

Train services in the area have been severely impacted, with several lines cut and others experiencing major delays. Southern Rail is advising passengers to check for updates and alternative travel arrangements.

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A passenger from one of the carriages that remained on the track told the BBC that he saw other passengers bleeding and with cuts, but they all got out of the carriages on their own feet.