A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex, the Independent understands.Pictures on social media show a train that appears to have come off the tracks into the gravel but has remained upright.It comes less than 24 hours after another train derailed in East Sussex, with one passenger saying she thought she “was going to die”.Rachel Heath said: “I just remember thinking to myself that I was going to die. There was about two seconds where I genuinely thought this was it.”She added: “It’s just absolutely terrifying.”An MP has said that concerns were raised over the “bumpier” train tracks just one week before the incident, which injuring 20 people. An investigation is now underway after the incident, which left two people with serious injuries, and a further 18 people taken to hospital. The probe will establish the “root cause” of the incident, which saw three carriageways leave the railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath. National Rail have warned of significant disruption to the line on Friday, with all trains cancelled between the two stations and rail replacement buses in place. Have you witnessed the crash or have pictures from the scene? Email bryony.gooch.ind@independent.co.ukAir ambulance pictured at the scene An air ambulance has been pictured flying above the scene in Wickford (X)Holly Evans14 August 2026 15:30Disruption expected until further notice, operator says A Greater Anglia spokesman said: “Due to a problem currently under investigation between Shenfield and Southend Victoria, all lines are blocked.“Train services running to and from these stations will be suspended.“Disruption is expected until further notice.“Please do not travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice.”Holly Evans14 August 2026 15:27In pictures: Second derailment in Essex Pictures show the train standing upright having left the tracks (X)Greater Anglia have warned customers not to travel between London Southend and Shenfield (X)Holly Evans14 August 2026 15:25Greater Anglia warns customers not to travel on train route Greater Anglia have warned customers not to travel between Shenfield and Southend Victoria until further notice. The train operator said that tickets dated for today will be valid for tomorrow, and said services were disrupted “due to a problem under investigation”. Holly Evans14 August 2026 15:21Breaking: Second train derails in Essex A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex, the Independent understands.The latest incident less than 24 hours after 20 people were injured in a similar incident at Lewes. Holly Evans14 August 2026 15:17Two seriously injured are not in a life-threatening conditionTwo passengers seriously injured when a Southern Rail train derailed at East Sussex are not deemed to be in a life-threatening condition, police have said.A spokesperson for BTP said: “They both remain in hospital and the 18 people who were also treated at hospital for less serious injuries have been discharged.”Assistant Chief Constable Ian Drummond-Smith added: “Our thoughts remain firmly with those who were injured and their loved ones. On behalf of BTP, I wish them a full and speedy recovery.”Holly Evans14 August 2026 14:46Train boss says railway is safe in hot weather after ‘rare’ derailmentA train boss has said that the railway is safe in hot weather after a Southern Rail service derailed in East Sussex and 20 people went to hospital.John Whitehurst, chief executive of Greater Thameslink Railway, said derailments are “incredibly rare”, adding that what happened “was a very serious incident and I’m deeply saddened by it”.A major incident was declared by British Transport Police (BTP) after three carriages derailed on their side, trapping passengers on board the Southern train near Lewes on Thursday afternoon.Read the full article here:Holly Evans14 August 2026 14:10Rail Accident Investigations Branch to give update 'next week'The Rail Accident Investigations Branch (RAIB) says it will provide a further update "next week once we know more".Pictures from the scene show a large number of inspectors and emergency workers, who will be examining the accident site and collecting CCTV, train data and signalling data. A spokesperson added the RAIB "will conduct a full, independent safety investigation into the accident."Holly Evans14 August 2026 13:50Local residents set up community centre to help casualties Fire engines, ambulances and police had been stationed along Landport Road in Lewes, where a community centre was also hosting casualties from the train.On Thursday residents could be seen walking down to the community hub with chairs for passengers to sit on.Local resident Oriana Evans said she and her son helped casualties who were led off the train towards the community centre along the street, showing them where to go, including some passengers who were on holiday.“I walked and chatted to some of them in shock really,” the 54-year-old jewellery maker said.Emergency services at the scene after a train with around 150 people on board derailed (PA)Holly Evans14 August 2026 13:25Lewes council encouraging travellers to use other routes Lewes District Council is encouraging people to plan ahead and use other routes such as via Brighton as nearby Eastbourne hosts its annual air show over the weekend.Deputy leader of the authority, Christine Robinson, also paid tribute to the “outstanding” professionalism of emergency services and passengers, as well as local residents who sought to help.“Their compassion and willingness to step forward in a moment of crisis was truly heartening, and I thank every one of them.”Holly Evans14 August 2026 13:00