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1. A freight train is derailed and catches fire near Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom. Local residents are evacuated.
   2020-08-29 11:04:04 (First version)
2. A freight train is derailed and catches fire near Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Local residents are evacuated.
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