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Oil train derailment and fire in Wales leads to environmental concerns

THE derailment and subsequent fire, along with an extensive spillage of diesel fuel and gas oil, has created considerable contamination and concerns for an environmental conservation area close to Llanelli, South Wales.

Part of the 21.52 Robeston-Theale oil train, being operated by DB Cargo on behalf

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