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| 26 coaches in Merthyr depot catch fire in huge blaze | 26 coaches in Merthyr depot catch fire in huge blaze |
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| A huge blaze has swept through a depot in Merthyr Tydfil, causing 26 coaches to catch fire. | A huge blaze has swept through a depot in Merthyr Tydfil, causing 26 coaches to catch fire. |
| More than 40 firefighters tackled it at First Call Coaches at Pant Industrial Estate on Sunday. | More than 40 firefighters tackled it at First Call Coaches at Pant Industrial Estate on Sunday. |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it arrived at the scene shortly after 01:00 GMT to find the fire had also spread into the main workshop. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it arrived at the scene shortly after 01:00 GMT to find the fire had also spread into the main workshop. |
| "Prompt action prevented a fire from spreading to surrounding businesses," a spokesman said. | "Prompt action prevented a fire from spreading to surrounding businesses," a spokesman said. |
| South Wales Police and the fire service are both investigating. | South Wales Police and the fire service are both investigating. |
| A police spokesman said: "The neighbouring A465 was closed to traffic due to smoke and debris on the road and diversions were put in place." |