United Kingdom: A passenger train derailed in the Lewes area, East Sussex

A passenger train derailed in the Lewes area, East Sussex, at 15:54, according to a statement from the spokesperson for Network Rail and Southern Rail. Emergency services, including officers from the British Transport Police, were quickly mobilized to the scene to manage the situation.

The police confirmed that they are intervening alongside paramedics and firefighters, providing assistance and assessing the circumstances of the incident. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service announced that they have been alerted and are working together with other emergency services. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the affected area to allow for rescue and investigation operations to take place. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.