Passenger train derails in southern England, 11 injured
A passenger train travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes on Thursday. Three carriages overturned, leaving 11 people injured, including two seriously.
British Transport Police have reported that a passenger train derailed in the south of England on Thursday, leaving 11 people injured. According to the initial information, two of the injured suffered serious injuries, while nine sustained minor injuries.
The train was carrying about 150 passengers on a journey from London Victoria station to the coastal town of Eastbourne. The derailment occurred near Lewes, a town in the county of East Sussex. The impact caused three of the train's carriages to overturn.
Following the accident, all passengers were evacuated from the train. The operation to bring everyone to safety lasted approximately three hours. Ambulance crews and other emergency services attended the scene, providing medical treatment to those who had been hurt and ensuring that no one remained inside the damaged carriages.
The authorities have opened an investigation into the incident. Officers are working to establish why the train left the rails and whether any technical or human factors played a role. So far, police have not released further details about the circumstances, saying that the inquiry is still ongoing.
