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Victoria to / via Eastbourne service. Still from the BBC live / helicopter feed.
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BBC feed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cly5252xqdvt
Transport Secretary 'deeply concerned' about derailment
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said on social media that she is "deeply concerned" of reports of the derailment, which took place at about 15:55 BST.
She added: "Grateful to emergency services who are on the scene supporting those impacted. We are working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers."
Picure - Laura Arnold / X
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said on social media that she is "deeply concerned" of reports of the derailment, which took place at about 15:55 BST.
She added: "Grateful to emergency services who are on the scene supporting those impacted. We are working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers."
Picure - Laura Arnold / X
British Transport Police statement in full
Here's the full statement from the British Transport Police on the train derailment near Lewes:
"Officers are currently on scene close to Lewes railway station following reports of a derailed train at 3.54pm today (13 August).
"We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service and will provide more information as soon as we can."
Here's the full statement from the British Transport Police on the train derailment near Lewes:
"Officers are currently on scene close to Lewes railway station following reports of a derailed train at 3.54pm today (13 August).
"We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service and will provide more information as soon as we can."
