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Two cars have been hit by a train on a level crossing in Herefordshire. | Two cars have been hit by a train on a level crossing in Herefordshire. |
Emergency crews were called to the crossing, just outside the village of Morton-on-Lugg, at about 1030 GMT. | |
Three people are being treated at the scene by ambulance crews, and two are thought to have serious injuries. No-one on the train was believed injured. | Three people are being treated at the scene by ambulance crews, and two are thought to have serious injuries. No-one on the train was believed injured. |
Two air ambulances are on the scene after local roads were shut to allow them to land. Train services in the area have been suspended. | |
A spokesman for Arriva Trains Wales confirmed the 0830 GMT Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven train was involved in the incident. | |
She said the line between Hereford and Shrewsbury had been suspended and replacement bus services are now operating between the two towns. |