# Train derails in southern England, 18 injured

2026-08-13T23:41:11+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday, leaving at least 11 people injured, according to Hindustan Times, while Times Now News reports 18 casualties. Two passengers suffered serious injuries. Around 150 people were on the Southern Rail service from London Victoria to Eastbourne when the last three carriages left the tracks and overturned. All passengers were evacuated within three hours as emergency services declared a major incident. The cause is under investigation, with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch collecting evidence. The derailment occurred during a UK heatwave, and some train services had already been cancelled due to heat-related speed restrictions. This is the second serious passenger train incident in Britain in two months.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/passenger-train-derails-and-11-people-injured-after-carriages-overturn-in-southern-england-101786646554548.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/uk/lewes-train-derailment-18-injured-as-carriages-overturn-in-southern-england-article-155609942>

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