One dead and 15 injured following head on train crash
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The British Transport Police have confirmed the sad death of a man following a collision between two trains in Mid-Wales. Emergency services were dispatched rapidly to the site of a low-speed collision involving two trains on the line near Llanbrynmair, Powys in Wales just before 7:30pm.
The incident involved the Transport for Wales 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the Transport for Wales 7.09pm service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury, as stated by Network Rail and Transport for Wales. They announced that the line would be closed and emphasised that "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."
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Firefighters, ambulance crews, and air ambulance personnel were all present at 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 one individual has tragically lost their life in the crash, reports Wales Online.
Images from the scene reveal the extent of the devastation, with one train carriage entirely 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 their next of kin have been notified, according to a statement.
BTP Superintendent Andrew Morgan confirmed: "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 stated that the BTP are collaborating closely with emergency services and the rail industry "to understand the circumstances leading up to this collision".
He added: "Residents will see an increased policing presence in the area in the coming days as a result."
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