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A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex (southern England), with police and emergency services at the scene. Officials say there are no serious injuries or fatalities. Rail services through Lewes and Haywards Heath were canceled or slowed, and nationwide disruption was expected for a few hours as responders worked, while the cause was not yet known; temperatures in the region reached around 35C amid a heatwave.
A Southern passenger train from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, causing closures of lines and major disruption expected until about 22:00. Emergency services are on site and initial reports indicate no serious injuries or fatalities. Passengers are advised to avoid the area; tickets are valid on alternative Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, with rail replacement buses to Lewes and Haywards Heath. Gatwick travelers should allow extra time for their journeys.
A family in Lewes, East Sussex, discovered 3,000-year-old Bronze Age copper ingots and bronze artifacts while metal detecting, which they donated to a local museum, highlighting the historical significance of their find.