Second train derails 24 hours after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex

Second train derails 24 hours after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex

A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.Photos from the scene appear to show the train upright and it is not yet known if anyone was injured.It comes after a major incident was declared by British Transport Police (BTP) after three carriages ended up on their side, trapping passengers on board the Southern train near Lewes on Thursday afternoon.Around 150 people had been on board the service from London Victoria to Eastbourne, which was evacuated.Two people were taken to major trauma centres with “severe” injuries.BTP said on Friday the injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening.

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