Lewes train derailment: 20 people hospitalised with two seriously injured

14 Aug 2026 • 6:34 AM MYT
The Independent
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Lewes train derailment: 20 people hospitalised with two seriously injured

  • A major incident was declared after a Southern train carrying around 150 passengers derailed near Lewes in East Sussex.
  • Twenty people were taken to hospital, including two who sustained severe injuries and were transferred to a major trauma centre.
  • All passengers have been evacuated from the service travelling from London Victoria to Eastbourne after three carriages overturned.
  • The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes is expected to remain closed for some time while investigators establish the cause.
  • Passengers described terrifying moments as the train flipped onto its side, praising fellow commuters and locals for pulling together to help.

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