Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBryony Gooch & Anahita Hossein-PourThursday 13 August 2026 23:34 BSTAerial footage shows scores of emergency responders at scene of Lewes train derailmentA 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.In fullLewes train derailment latest: Major disruption on commuter lines as emergency services attend incidentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in