Rescue operation underway as passenger train derails in southern England

UK police and emergency services are on scene after a passenger train derailed in southern England, authorities said Thursday.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was working with other emergency services at the scene and advised the public to avoid the area.

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was “deeply concerned” by reports of the derailment and thanked emergency responders working at the scene to support those impacted.