Two people seriously injured after train with 150 people derailed in East Sussex

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

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A commuter train from London derailed near Lewes, southeast England, injuring 11 passengers, two seriously. Learn more about the train derailment incident.

Emergency services in East Sussex are working to reach people trapped after a train derailment which has left at least three carriages on their sides.

The incident happened near Lewes railway station on Thursday afternoon and involved a Southern Rail train.

The incident happened near Lewes railway station on Thursday afternoon and involved a Southern Rail train.

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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

Pictures of the scene on social media appeared to show at least one carriage lying on its side after the incident about 72km south of London.

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

Passengers were left trapped as train carriages overturned near Lewes station (Picture: Eddie Mitchell) Serious injuries have been confirmed after a train 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. Acc

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