The pick-up process was similar to renting a car, including the need to flash a driver's license.

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Dyfed-Powys Police received dozens of calls, including reports of roads becoming impassable due to flash floods and one of a stranded driver.

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Umar Abbasi, claims he got the shot only incidentally, as he was firing off his camera in hopes the flash would attract the attention of the train driver.

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