Two seriously injured after train derails in southern England
agenciesLondonUK police and emergency services were on scene after a passenger train derailed in southern England, authorities said on Thursday.The incident happened around 3.54pm...
A passenger train derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, England, causing serious injuries to two individuals on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident occurred at around 3:54pm local time (10:54am ET), roughly 45 miles south of London, reported the British Transport Police. Emergency services, including paramedics and the fire service, responded to the scene following the derailment and provided updates on their progress.
Images circulating on social media depict multiple train carriages overturned and people standing atop them. South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed that two passengers sustained serious injuries, while nine others had less severe injuries. The ambulance service stated that patients were assessed and treated at the scene before being transported to local hospitals for further care.
Yana Ludwig, a 56-year-old woman from the United States, recounted the experience as "completely terrifying," describing the sudden jolt and the topsy-turvy moment she felt while traveling from London to Lewes.
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