# Train derails near Lewes, injuring 11 in southern England 2026-08-13T17:56:27+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A Southern Rail passenger train derailed outside Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday, with three carriages overturning. British Transport Police told The Economic Times that two people were seriously injured and nine suffered minor injuries. About 150 passengers were aboard the service from London Victoria to Eastbourne. All passengers were evacuated within around three hours, with emergency crews treating people near the tracks. Initial reports carried by The Times of India said no injuries had been reported, but later police information cited by The Economic Times gave the higher toll. The derailment disrupted rail services around Lewes, with passengers advised to allow up to 60 minutes of extra travel time and avoid the area. The cause is under investigation. Passenger Rob Bradley told the BBC the train rocked, braked and skidded before stopping, while emergency teams arrived with ambulances and helicopters. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: East Sussex, emergency response, Lewes, rail disruption, train derailment, UK Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/passenger-train-derails-near-uks-lewes-routes-disrupted/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/passenger-train-derails-near-uks-lewes-routes-disrupted/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.