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| Five hurt as Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam train hits tractor | Five hurt as Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam train hits tractor |
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| Five people have been injured after a miniature steam train collided with a tractor at a crossing in Kent. | Five people have been injured after a miniature steam train collided with a tractor at a crossing in Kent. |
| Emergency services were called to the tracks near Hythe Road, in Dymchurch, at about 14:30 BST. | Emergency services were called to the tracks near Hythe Road, in Dymchurch, at about 14:30 BST. |
| Fifty passengers were evacuated from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway train after the engine and a carriage came off the tracks, onto their side. | Fifty passengers were evacuated from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway train after the engine and a carriage came off the tracks, onto their side. |
| The driver of the train is believed to be among those who suffered injuries. None are life-threatening, police said. | The driver of the train is believed to be among those who suffered injuries. None are life-threatening, police said. |
| Kent Fire and Rescue said the locomotive's boiler was made safe following the incident. | Kent Fire and Rescue said the locomotive's boiler was made safe following the incident. |
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