11 injured, including 2 seriously, after train derails in southern England
A train carrying about 150 passengers derailed near Lewes in southern England, leaving two people seriously injured and nine others with less serious injuries, according to emergency officials. A number of passengers were initially trapped, but all have been safely evacuated.
The derailment happened at about 3:44 p.m. Thursday near Lewes Railway Station in East Sussex. The Southern train was traveling from London Victoria to Eastbourne when three carriages derailed and came to rest on their sides.
Emergency crews freed trapped passengers before evacuating the train. Ambulance personnel assessed and treated patients at the scene, with some taken to local hospitals for further care.
Two people sustained serious injuries and a further nine sustained less serious injuries, according to the South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Aerial images showed derailed carriages beside the tracks near a wooded embankment, with firefighters, paramedics and other emergency responders working around the train.
Passengers who did not require hospital treatment were taken to a local community center, where they were supported by emergency agencies.
A major incident has been declared as police, firefighters and ambulance personnel continue working at the scene. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is sending inspectors to gather evidence and determine what caused the derailment.
National Rail said there is no train service between Lewes and Haywards Heath, with major disruption expected until further notice.
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