Police are evacuating homes in Llangennech, close to Llanelli in Wales, due to a train fire.
The incident was reported at just before 11.20pm on Wednesday.
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.
Police have been contacting local residents and asking them to convene at Bryn School and Llangennech Community Centre.
Llangennech County Councillor Gary Jones said on Facebook that a "major incident" had been declared.
The public is being asked to avoid the area.
Superintendent Ross Evans said: "This is a fast-moving situation, which has been declared a major incident.
"There are a significant number of emergency services personnel at the scene, and an evacuation zone has been put in place.
"Officers are in contact with people within that area asking them to leave their homes, and we urge people to comply with officers' requests to ensure a swift and efficient evacuation.
"We are working closely with our colleagues at British Transport Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Carmarthenshire Council, and Natural Resources Wales to bring the incident to a safe conclusion."
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2020-08-27 03:11:15Z
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