THREE farm labourers who were killed when an InterCity train ploughed through their minibus have been identified by their fingerprints.

Police had feared they would not be able to identify the victims of Monday's tragic accident at White House Farm, in Charlton, near Evesham.

However, last night, the British Transport Police confirmed that all three men, who were thought to be from the Middle East and Somalia, have been named.

"We were able to identify the deceased from their fingerprints, via the immigration service," said Det Insp Huw Jones, of the BTP.

"The post mortems were held throughout yesterday afternoon.

"However, we can't name them publicly until we've gone through the correct procedure and their families have been notified of the situation."

Three other men - including the driver of the minibus - were seriously injured in the crash, which happened as the fruit-pickers were travelling to work, around 8.15am.

"One, with serious abdominal injuries, is in Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, while the other two have suffered broken bones, but are comfortable in Worcestershire Royal Hospital," said Det Insp Jones.

"All three are expected to remain in hospital for some time yet."

The BTP's inquiries failed to reveal any other developments.

No decision has been taken over whether anyone will be prosecuted as a result of the crash.