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At least 20 people are injured when a GTR Southern commuter train derails near Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom.
Confirmed
The line between Haywards Heath and Lewes had already been closed following the derailment It comes after Southern Rail announced cancellations to services between London Victoria and Eastbourne will run into the weekend Network Rail says it's too early to know what caused Thursday's derailment near Lewes Two people who sustained serious injuries are not deemed to be in life-threatening condition , police say Passengers have described the "panic and fear" felt by those on board.
Lucy McAuliffe, Network Rail’s route director for Sussex, said the railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes is likely to remain closed for some time as specialist teams carry out assessments. Everything just went topsy turvy,” said Ludwig, who was traveling on the train from London to Lewes, according to Britain’s PA Media news agency.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was working with other emergency services at the scene and advised the public to avoid the area. South East Coast Ambulance Service said two people “sustained serious injuries,” while a further 16 with “less serious injuries,” were taken to hospital for treatment and further care.
Aerial video showed dozens of first responders working around the derailed train, surrounded by emergency vehicles, with three air ambulances on the ground nearby. Drummond-Smith said “all passengers on the train have now been safely evacuated.
What's confirmed
- The line between Haywards Heath and Lewes had already been closed following the derailment It comes after Southern Rail announced cancellations to services between London Victoria and Eastbourne will run into the weekend
- Lucy McAuliffe, Network Rail’s route director for Sussex, said the railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes is likely to remain closed for some time as specialist teams carry out assessments.
- East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was working with other emergency services at the scene and advised the public to avoid the area.
- Aerial video showed dozens of first responders working around the derailed train, surrounded by emergency vehicles, with three air ambulances on the ground nearby.
What's still developing
- The line between Haywards Heath and Lewes had already been closed following the derailment It comes after Southern Rail announced cancellations to services between London Victoria and Eastbourne will run into the…
- South East Coast Ambulance Service said two people “sustained serious injuries,” while a further 16 with “less serious injuries,” were taken to hospital for treatment and further care.
- Aerial video showed dozens of first responders working around the derailed train, surrounded by emergency vehicles, with three air ambulances on the ground nearby.
- Drummond-Smith said “all passengers on the train have now been safely evacuated.
- Everything just went topsy turvy,” said Ludwig, who was traveling on the train from London to Lewes, according to Britain’s PA Media news agency.
- East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was working with other emergency services at the scene and advised the public to avoid the area.
- Lucy McAuliffe, Network Rail’s route director for Sussex, said the railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes is likely to remain closed for some time as specialist teams carry out assessments.