Two Seriously Hurt After Lewes Train Derailment Says Ambulance Service

Two people have been seriously injured and a further nine hurt after a passenger train derailed near Lewes.

Around 150 people were on board the train when it derailed near Lewes Railway Station on Thursday afternoon.

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) confirmed two patients had sustained serious injuries, while nine others suffered less serious injuries.

Patients have been assessed and treated at the scene, with some taken to local hospitals for further treatment and care.

A number of passengers who did not require hospital treatment have been taken to a local community centre, where they are being supported by other agencies.

SECAmb said: "Ambulance crews, specialist responders and colleagues from partner emergency services remain at the scene. There were approximately 150 people on board the train at the time of the incident.

"At this stage, we can confirm that two patients have sustained serious injuries and a further nine patients have sustained less serious injuries.

"Patients have been assessed and treated at the scene, with some transported to local hospitals for further treatment and care.

"A number of passengers who did not require hospital treatment have been taken to a local community centre, where they are being supported by partner agencies.

"This remains a complex and ongoing multi-agency response. Our priority continues to be providing care to those affected and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

"We would ask the public to avoid the area where possible and allow emergency services to continue their work."

Emergency services remain at the scene as the major incident response continues.