Train Derails Near Lewes, England; Two Seriously Hurt
A passenger train derailed near Lewes, England on Thursday. It was traveling between Haywards Heath and Lewes.
Two people were seriously injured. The South East Coast Ambulance Service said they were taken to major trauma centers.
Reports differ on how many others were hurt. One report said 18 other people were less badly hurt.
But The Guardian said nine other passengers were hurt. The Guardian described those injuries as less serious.
Emergency crews worked at the scene. One passenger was riding the train with his six-year-old daughter.
He described the moment saying it was chaos. He said he could feel the carriage rocking. The derailment caused major disruption to rail services.
Klear Note — Major trauma centres treat people with life-threatening or complex injuries.
Key Terms 3
- Lewes A town in East Sussex, southern England.
- trauma centers Hospitals equipped to treat severe injuries.
- South East Coast Ambulance Service The regional ambulance service for southeast England.