Second train derails day after two people injured in UK
A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.
A second train derailed south of Wickford railway station in Essex today, with no reported injuries, according to British Transport Police. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after two passengers were injured when a Southern Rail service derailed in East Sussex. About 40 to 45 passengers were on board the Greater Anglia train, which was traveling from Southend.
The rear carriages of the derailed train were found upright, while three carriages of the previous train had ended up on their side near Lewes, trapping passengers. Two people were taken to major trauma centers with severe injuries in East Sussex, but their conditions were not deemed life-threatening. The 18 people who were treated for less serious injuries have since been discharged.
Following the incident, no trains between Wickford and Southend Victoria are expected until further notice. Greater Anglia trains running between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria have been cancelled.
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