Commuters are facing severe disruption across the London Underground after an extreme heat warning was put in place. Transport for London has issued delay warnings to 12 different lines as rush-hour commuters face chaos travelling home.
Train derailment in East Sussex
Earlier today, a train derailed in East Sussex, forcing the closure of several rail lines. Police, fire crews and ambulances were called to the scene near Lewes rail station just after 3.30pm. Major delays are now expected until 10pm, according to National Rail.
Heatwave warnings and travel advice
This comes after commuters were told 'not to travel' after forecasts of 38°C temperatures. The gruelling heatwave has already put the UK's worn roads under extra pressure.
The fifth heatwave of the year is underway with Met Office extreme amber heat warnings now active until midnight due to the scorching weather front. London, the southeast, east of England and the East Midlands are set to bear the brunt, with temperatures remaining high for the rest of the week.
Health alerts in place
Heat health alerts are also in place, covering all of England as temperatures are likely to affect wellbeing, particularly among vulnerable people.
