One commuter said "it was carnage" as she was caught up in the travel disruption at East Croydon this morning.
There has been no indication of any leaks, officials said.
The cars were carrying a "flammable liquefied gas fuel," a spokesperson with DEEP said.
DEEP said 14 cars derailed and five are in the water. People within 1/2 mile are asked to shelter in place.
A train blocked lines to Norwood Junction and London Bridge this morning following a derailment, impacting Southern, ...
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