Date: 03/07/2019

Two rail workers have died after being hit by a passenger train between Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend stations. The pair were struck near Margam by the Swansea to London Paddington train at about 10:00 BST. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not injured, British Transport Police (BTP) said. Network Rail said: 'We are shocked and distressed to confirm that two members of our team lost their lives today in an accident involving a train.'

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Rail workers who died 'may not have heard train'

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The two men who were hit by a passenger train were wearing ear defenders, police say.