Passenger train derails: Emergency services race to scene

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:45 BST, 13 August 2026 | Updated: 16:50 BST, 13 August 2026

A passenger train has derailed in East Sussex, trapping passengers in overturned carriages. The eight-carriage train came off the line near Lewes this afternoon, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm. Southern Railway said in a statement: 'A train has derailed in the Lewes area. This has closed all lines running through this station.'As a result of this, trains are currently unable to run through the area to allow the emergency services to attend the incident.'Major disruption is expected until 22:00.' This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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