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Train in level crossing collision | Train in level crossing collision |
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An inquiry is under way after a collision between a train and a car at a level crossing in Carmarthenshire. | An inquiry is under way after a collision between a train and a car at a level crossing in Carmarthenshire. |
The incident happened at the Ffynnongain level crossing, near Whitland. | The incident happened at the Ffynnongain level crossing, near Whitland. |
Arriva Trains said Saturday's 1909 GMT Pembrokeshire to Swansea service had been involved in the collision. | Arriva Trains said Saturday's 1909 GMT Pembrokeshire to Swansea service had been involved in the collision. |
Emergency services were called to the scene but no injuries were reported. However, passengers on the train were assessed as a precaution. | Emergency services were called to the scene but no injuries were reported. However, passengers on the train were assessed as a precaution. |
The accident happened just before 2000 GMT. | |
Accident investigators have been called in and services west of Carmarthen have been suspended and replaced with bus and coach services. | Accident investigators have been called in and services west of Carmarthen have been suspended and replaced with bus and coach services. |
The crash comes after a London to Glasgow high speed train derailed in Cumbria, killing one passenger and leaving five others seriously injured on Friday evening. | The crash comes after a London to Glasgow high speed train derailed in Cumbria, killing one passenger and leaving five others seriously injured on Friday evening. |