Was the terrifying Sussex train crash caused by the heatwave? Passenger carriages came off 'buckling track in extreme heat' in Lewes, transport expert says
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By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER
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A passenger train has derailed in East Sussex, trapping passengers in overturned carriages.
The eight-carriage train came off the line near Lewes this afternoon, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm.
Southern Railway said in a statement: 'A train has derailed in the Lewes area. This has closed all lines running through this station.
'As a result of this, trains are currently unable to run through the area to allow the emergency services to attend the incident.
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