Wales: One dead and 15 in hospital after two trains collide

A man has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Wales on Monday evening.

The incident happened on the line near the village of Llanbrynmair in Mid Wales at about 7.30pm.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a man had died and said 15 others had been taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

It said all other passengers had been evacuated from both trains.

The British Transport Police said officers were called after reports of "a low-speed train collision involving two trains".

Paramedics, fire and rescue and Dyfed Powys Police were sent to the scene, police said.

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."

A helicopter also responded to the crash, the National Police Air Service for the West and Wales Region said.

A joint statement from Network Rail and Transport for Wales said the incident involved the 6.31pm service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09pm service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury.

The statement said the line was closed and added: "We would encourage passengers to plan ahead and check journeys before travelling via National Rail Enquiries."

National Rail said the "operational incident" meant lines were closed and trains may be cancelled or revised.

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Wales First Minister Eluned Morgan tweeted: "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."

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