Second train derails in Southeast England within 24 hours; no injuries reported

Within a 24-hour period, two trains have derailed in southeast England, with no reported injuries. The first derailment occurred near Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday afternoon, shortly before 4pm BST. At least two carriages overturned, resulting in 18 injuries, including two serious ones. Emergency services, comprising police, paramedics, and firefighters, responded to the scene. The cause of the derailment remains unknown.

Less than 24 hours later, on Friday, another train derailed near Wickford in Essex around 2pm local time. The rear carriages came off the tracks, but they remained upright. British Transport Police reported the incident. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, were dispatched to the location. No injuries were reported in this incident.

The cause of the second derailment in less than a day is yet to be determined.