ONE man died after two trains collided on a single track – and 15 other people were rushed to hospital.
The driver suffered head injuries and a passenger suffered a heart attack after the crash in Llanbrynmair, Wales on Monday night.
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A ‘low speed’ accident occurred on the Cambrian LineCredit: Dan Jones Images
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One of the damaged trains on the lineCredit: Dan Jones Images
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Emergency services rushed to the sceneCredit: Dan Jones Images
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An engineer inspects the damageCredit: Dan Jones Images
A Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth line collided head-on with another from Machynlleth at 7.30pm, leaving the driver unconscious.
An ambulance and helicopter rushed to the scene in Llanbrynmair, Powys, with pictures showing them working at the scene.
Workers with headlamps went around the crumpled train to survey the damage.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that one person had died in the horrific crash – but did not reveal the person’s identity.
They said: “We can confirm that one person has died following a collision between two trains, which happened near Llanbrynmair in Powys this evening.
“The multi-agency response to the incident saw Dyfed-Powys police officers, along with British Transport Police, Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard and rail industry agencies, all called to the line immediately before 7:30 p.m.
“Sadly, we can now confirm that the man has died following the collision. His next of kin have been informed and his family are being supported by specialist officers.
“A further 15 people were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“All other passengers have now been evacuated from both trains. Our thoughts are with the people and families involved in this incident.
“While we are no longer present at the scene, we will continue to work with our colleagues from the emergency services and transport agencies while the investigation into the incident continues.”
All services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury were suspended following the accident.
The “low speed” crash happened on the Cambrian line just outside Llanbrynmair in mid Wales.
Network Rail engineers were also dispatched to the scene.
Helicopters hovered over the line and shone a light down for first responders, the Cambrian News reported.
The A470 at Talerdig was also closed due to an “urgent incident”, Dyfed Powys Police said.
Transport for Wales said: “Due to an emergency incident between Machynlleth and Caersws, a rail replacement is underway.
“However, we cannot call Caersws.”
British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Llanbrynmair at 7.29pm today to reports of a low speed collision involving two trains.
“Paramedics, fire and rescue services and Dyfed Powys Police are in attendance and the incident is ongoing.”
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The accident happened on the side of the roadCredit: DAN JONES
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Emergency services on sceneCredit: Dan Jones Images
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The A470 at Talerdig is also closedCredit: Cambrian News
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