Paramedics and fire crews responded Thursday to a passenger train derailment in southern England that left at least two cars on their sides. Photos circulating on social media depicted emergency workers and bystanders standing atop the overturned train cars.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its attendance at an incident near Lewes train station, with other first responders also alerted.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated on X, formerly Twitter, that she was "deeply concerned" about the derailment involving a Southern train and expressed gratitude to the emergency services on the scene. There were no immediate reports of injuries.