Man dies after two train crash in Wales - 15 others hospitalised with injuries after incident in Powys
A man has died following a train crash in Wales, British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed.
The low-speed collision, involving two trains, took place near the village of Llanbrynmair in Powys at around 7.30pm on Monday (October 21). As well as the casualty, 15 other passengers were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, although these are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing in nature.
BTP said that the victim’s next of kin has been informed. Emergency services including Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Dyfed Powys Police, and the HM Coastguard attended the scene, as well as additional support being received from the rail industry.
Superintendent Andrew Morgan said: “We can sadly confirm a man has died following this evening’s incident. We extend our deepest sympathies to his loved ones, alongside everyone else impacted and specialist officers continue to provide support.”
“British Transport Police are working at pace, along with our colleagues in emergency services and the rail industry, to understand the circumstances leading up to this collision. Residents will see an increased policing presence in the area in the coming days as a result.”
National Rail and Transport for Wales confirmed that the two services involved in the crash were the 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09pm service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. the organisation said in a joint statement: “Our first thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who has lost his life, as well as all the other people involved in this incident.”
“We’re extremely grateful to the emergency services who attended the scene and helped our passengers and staff in challenging circumstances. We are working closely with other agencies, including emergency services, to understand how this incident happened and they will have our full support.”
Paying tribute, Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said in a post on X (formerly Twitter): "My thoughts are with all those involved in the rail incident in Powys earlier this evening. I would like to thank the emergency services for their response and have asked to be kept informed of any developments throughout the night."