One man dead after two trains collide as 15 left injured in tragic crash

In a tragic turn of events in Mid-Wales, one man has lost his life following a collision between two trains, as confirmed by the British Transport Police. The emergency services were called to action after a low-speed collision occurred on the line near Llanbrynmair, Powys just before 7:30pm.

The incident involved the Transport for Wales 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09pm service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. Network Rail and Transport for Wales have announced that the line is currently closed and stated, "Our main priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues, and we are doing all we can to support the emergency services as they respond to the incident. We would encourage passengers to plan ahead and check journeys before travelling via National Rail Enquiries."

The British Transport Police released a statement saying, "Officers were called to the line near Llanbrynmair at 7.29pm to reports of a low-speed train collision involving two trains."

Emergency responders, including firefighters, ambulance crews, and the air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene to attend to any injuries.

Initially thought to have caused only minor injuries, with fifteen passengers taken to hospital, it has now been confirmed that the crash has resulted in one fatality, reports Wales Online.

Images from the scene reveal the extent of the devastation, with one train carriage completely crushed due to the force of the collision, even at a low speed. Additional photos show emergency services still present several hours after the initial impact, working to secure the area and investigate the incident while ensuring all passengers and staff were adequately cared for.

The police have yet to release further details about the victim's identity, but they confirmed that the next of kin have been informed. BTP Superintendent Andrew Morgan stated: "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.He said the BTP are working hand in hand with emergency services and the rail industry " He added that the BTP are collaborating closely with emergency services and the rail industry "to understand the circumstances leading up to this collision".

He also mentioned: "Residents will see an increased policing presence in the area in the coming days as a result."