Illustration: Guardian Illustration: GuardianTrain derails near Essex town of WickfordGreater Anglia crash happens day after two passengers seriously injured in East Sussex derailment
A train has derailed in Essex, less than 24 hours after two people were seriously injured in a similar incident in East Sussex.
British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the rear carriages of the train derailed “in an upright position” at Wickford railway station, adding that there were “no reported injuries”.
A post on the National Rail website said there was a “problem currently under investigation between Wickford and Southend Victoria”, resulting in all lines being closed between these stations. This meant trains running between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria were unable to operate.
The statement said major disruption was “expected to continue until further notice”.
A spokesperson added: “We are dealing with a derailment incident in Anglia, and we are working quickly to understand the situation and to provide assistance where needed. We will provide further information in due course.”
A major incident was declared by BTP on Thursday afternoon when several Southern train carriages left the track near Lewes and ended up on their side, trapping passengers on board. About 150 people had been on the service from London Victoria to Eastbourne, which was evacuated.
Two people were taken to major trauma centres with “severe” injuries. BTP said on Friday the injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening.
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