Safety inspection carried out on railway line less than 24 hours before Lewes train derailment
A safety inspection was carried out on a railway line where a train derailed in Sussex less than 24 hours before an accident which left two passengers seriously injured.
Train services were delayed on Wednesday evening (August 12) due to a safety inspection of the track between Lewes and Haywards Heath.
Southern announced the inspection on X at 5.46pm.
Less than a day later, a major incident was declared after three carriages of a train derailed onto their side, leaving a number of people trapped, near Lewes.
About 150 people were on board the train when it derailed shortly before 4pm on Thursday (August 13)
The ambulance service confirmed 20 people were taken to hospital, including two with serious injuries.
At this stage it is not known if where the line was inspected is the same as the location of the crash.
Southern and Network Rail have been approached for comment.