Train derails near Lewes in Southeast England, no serious injuries
Train derails in southeast England: police
A train derailed near the town of Lewes in southeast England on Thursday, prompting an emergency response, according to British Transport Police. No serious injuries were reported, UK media outlets reported. The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 pm local time (1500 GMT). Footage showed at least three overturned carriages off the tracks, with paramedics attending to the scene.
Emergency services, including the fire service, were on the scene to assist those impacted. Heidi Alexander MP expressed gratitude for the quick response from emergency services. The train involved was from Southern Rail, connecting areas south of London with the capital. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed the accident involved a Southern Rail train.
Train accidents, especially fatal ones, are rare in Britain. In June, a train driver was killed and dozens were injured in a collision north of London. Last November, four people suffered minor injuries in a derailment caused by a landslide in remote northwestern England.
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