Homes evacuated after ‘large diesel train’ catches fire near Llanelli | UK News

Police are evacuating homes in Llangennech, close to Llanelli in Wales, due to a train fire.

Three of the train’s carriages are on fire, according to the local fire service.

A 800m evacuation zone has been put in place around the “large diesel train”, with roads being closed in the local area.

Llangennech County Councillor Gary Jones said that a “major incident” had been declared.

The public is being asked to avoid the area.