Two people were seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in East Sussex on Thursday. An operator boss has insisted UK trains remain safe during the heatwave as a full investigation gets under way.
Key facts
- A passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday.
- Two people were seriously injured in the incident.
- Both injured passengers were taken to major trauma centres, according to the South East Coast Ambulance Service.
- A full investigation by authorities is under way.
- An operator boss has insisted UK trains are safe during the heatwave.
Two people were seriously injured when a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday, according to the Guardian.
The South East Coast Ambulance Service said two people had been taken to major trauma centres with severe injuries following the incident.
A full investigation by authorities is now under way to establish the cause of the derailment, the Guardian reported.
In the wake of the incident, an operator boss has insisted that UK trains remain safe to travel on during the current heatwave.
The derailment closed several routes in the area, disrupting services in East Sussex.
The Guardian did not report the total number of passengers on board or the specific cause of the derailment, which remains subject to the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
Rail safety is a core public concern, and a derailment causing serious injuries raises questions about how the network copes during extreme weather. The outcome of the investigation could affect travel plans and confidence for passengers across the region.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the train derailment happen?
The derailment happened between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday, according to the Guardian.
How many people were injured?
Two people were seriously injured. The South East Coast Ambulance Service said both were taken to major trauma centres with severe injuries.
What caused the derailment?
The cause has not been confirmed. A full investigation by authorities is under way, according to the Guardian.