Police issue update after train derails in Essex one day after East Sussex incident

A statement has been issued

The Greater Anglia service came off the tracks near Wickford in Essex a day after a Southern train derailed in Lewes, tipping onto its side and leaving two people injured.

British Transport Police have since issued a statement on this incident, confirming ambulances attended the scene, but no injuries have been reported.

It read: "Officers are currently on scene just south of Wickford railway station in Essex following reports that the rear carriages of a train have derailed in an upright position at 2.12pm today.

"We’re responding alongside paramedics and the fire service. There are currently no reported injuries."

As per Greater Anglia's website all services between Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street have been cancelled.

A spokesperson for Network Rail told the BBC: "We are dealing with a derailment incident in Anglia, [region] and we are working quickly to understand the situation and to provide assistance where needed.

"We will provide further information in due course.”

Investigators are heading to the scene.

This is a breaking news story, updates to follow.

A day after Lewes train accident

Yesterday, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to a derailed train in Lewes, East Sussex.

A Spokesperson for Network Rail and Southern Rail said the carriages "derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes."

A statement from the ambulance service read: "South East Coast Ambulance Service is currently responding to reports of an incident near Lewes Railway Station in Sussex.

"We were called shortly before 4pm today and have a number of ambulance resources at the scene, including specialist teams, working alongside our emergency service partners.

"We have no further information to share at this time but will provide updates as soon as possible."

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said she in response that she "deeply concerned" by the derailment in Lewes in a short statement.

She said: "Deeply concerned of reports of a derailment involving a Southern train in Lewes, Sussex. Grateful to emergency services who are on the scene supporting those impacted. We are working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers."