Second train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave
Two trains have derailed in England within 24 hours. Police and emergency services responded to incidents in southern and southeast England. The second derailment occurred during a record heatwave, though the exact cause remains unclear.
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Passenger train derails and 11 people injured after carriages overturn in southern England
Passenger train derails and flips in southern England
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15 sources11 injured, including 2 seriously, after train derails in southern England
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Passenger train derails and 11 people injured after carriages overturn in southern England
Passenger train derails and flips in southern England
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2 developments- Aug 13Rescue operation underway as passenger train derails in southern England
- Aug 14Second train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave
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