Second train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave
Two train derailments in England within 24 hours have disrupted travel and raised safety concerns amid a record heatwave
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Passengers face delays and cancellations on UK rail routes after two trains derailed in quick succession. The first incident occurred near Lewes, followed by another near Wickford, Essex. The second derailment was captured on video, showing the train "swung wildly" off the tracks.
The UK is investigating the cause of the derailments. The Financial Times reports that 20 people were injured in the Essex incident. The BBC notes that the derailed train near Lewes has led to cancellations.
The heatwave may be a factor, but the investigations are ongoing. The question of whether the heatwave is the cause remains open.
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- A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 10h ago
- Essex derailment: Train derails, but in 'upright position' Sky News · 10h ago
- Probe into UK train derailment after 20 people injured Financial Times · 10h ago
- Essex train derailment: video shows scene of latest accident Yahoo · 10h ago
- ‘Swung wildly’: Second UK train derails in as many days amid heatwave SMH.com.au · 10h ago
- Derailed Wickford train to London derails leads to cancellations BBC · 10h ago
- UK investigating after two trains derail within 24 hours Yahoo · 10h ago
- Rail accident investigators at scene after train derails near Lewes BBC · 10h ago
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How many people were injured in the Essex derailment?
According to the Financial Times, 20 people were injured.
What is the status of the investigations into the derailments?
The UK is investigating the cause of the derailments. The BBC notes that rail accident investigators are at the scene of the derailment near Lewes.
Which trains were affected by the derailments?
The derailed train near Lewes was traveling to London. The train that derailed near Wickford, Essex, was traveling to Wickford.
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