Lewes train derailment latest: At least two passenger carriages tip over in ‘very serious’ emergency incident in east Sussex

The derailment took place between Haywards Heath and Lewes at 3.54pm today

British Transport Police said the incident happened near Lewes railway station just before 4pm.

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a train derailment between Haywards Heath and Lewes in Sussex, Southern Rail has said

Photographs circulated online show at least two carriages of a train lying on their side

NewsUK NewsTransportLIVEUpdated just nowPeople are being urged to avoid the areaUpdated 17:24, 13 Aug 2026Emergency services have arrived at the scene of a train derailment in East Sussex as people are being warned to 'avoid the area.'East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to an incident between Hayw

Images appear to show train carriages on their side, after reports of the derailing in Lewes

Rapid emergency response under way after Southern rail service comes off tracks in Lewes area A passenger train has derailed in East Sussex, prompting a rapid emergency response in the area. Several rail routes were closed after a Southern service came off the tracks near Lewes just before 4pm. Continue reading...

Passengers were left trapped as train carriages overturned near Lewes station (Picture: Eddie Mitchell) A train has derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.55pm, with the public being warned to avoid the area. According to reports, passengers were left