A passenger train derailed at Wickford station in Essex, leading to the closure of all lines between Wickford and Southend Victoria. The disruption has halted services operating between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria while authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

There is a direct contradiction between sources regarding the human impact of the derailment. The Independent reports that two people were seriously injured in the incident. Conversely, The Guardian cites the British Transport Police (BTP), who stated that the rear carriages derailed in an upright position and that there were "no reported injuries."

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has been notified and is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the derailment. National Rail has advised passengers that the investigation is ongoing and that the line remains closed, impacting commuters across the region. The incident follows a separate rail accident that occurred in East Sussex less than 24 hours prior, which also involved a train coming off the tracks.