A Greater Anglia train derails near Wickford in Essex, with British Transport Police confirming the incident occurred at about 2.12pm on Friday south of Wickford railway station. The rear carriages are reported to come off the tracks “in an upright position.”
The derailment follows a similar incident in East Sussex less than 24 hours earlier, in which two passengers were seriously injured. Outlets also report that services are disrupted, including cancellations between Shenfield and Southend Victoria. However, there are differing details across coverage, including the extent of injuries and the circumstances around both incidents, with at least one source stating there are no reported injuries at Wickford.
Authorities are responding to the scene, and train operations are affected while checks and emergency procedures continue. The repeated nature of the incidents is a focus in some reporting, but all sources describe the Wickford event as involving a Greater Anglia service and note the earlier East Sussex derailment.
