Passenger train derails: Emergency services race to scene with services cancelled and major delays

A passenger train has derailed in East Sussex, trapping passengers in overturned carriages.

The eight-carriage train came off the line near Lewes this afternoon, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm.

Southern Railway said in a statement: 'A train has derailed in the Lewes area. This has closed all lines running through this station.

'As a result of this, trains are currently unable to run through the area to allow the emergency services to attend the incident.

'Major disruption is expected until 22:00.'

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