02:13AM LLANGENNECH TRAIN FIRE UPDATE:
Our fire service colleagues have advised that three carriages of the train are currently on fire.
An evacuation zone has been put in place, with officers contacting people in this area to leave their homes and convene at Bryn School.
Please comply with requests to ensure a swift evacuation process.
Several roads are also closed. Please avoid the Llangennech area.
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