A passenger train derailed near Lewes railway station on Thursday, leaving 11 people injured. A major emergency response followed as all passengers were evacuated and investigators began examining the cause.

Train derails in southeast England, injuring two severely, with emergency services responding to the scene and an investigation underway.

About 150 passengers were on board the train, which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4pm, the ambulance service said.