Lewes train track underwent 'safety inspection' just HOURS before horror incident left 20 injured

Lewes train track underwent 'safety inspection' just HOURS before horror incident left 20 injured  GB News

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Two people remain in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries

Checks that disrupt services take place only when there is reason to believe a fault might present a risk

Lewes MP James MacCleary said the track was discussed at a meeting with Greater Thameslink railway

Two people have been seriously injured in the incident as the RAIB are investigating the cause of the derailment

The cause of the crash on the line between Lewes and Haywards Heath has not yet been established.

Lewes train derailment: fears were raised about track in heat  The Times

Images show a carriage on its side following a train derailment in the Lewes area of East Sussex with the ambulance service saying two people are seriously injured and nine others also hurt

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