Passenger killed after trains collided in rural Wales named

23 October 2024, 22:09 | Updated: 23 October 2024, 23:02

A train still on the tracks the day after the crash
Tudor Evans was killed following the train collision in Llanbrynmair, Wales. Picture: LBC

By Flaminia Luck

A man who died after the train he was travelling on collided with another in a rural area of mid Wales has been named locally.

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Tudor Evans was killed and 15 others were injured after the two trains collided near Llanbrynmair.

British Transport Police 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.

Supt Morgan said the BTP are working closely with emergency services and the rail industry "to understand the circumstances leading up to this collision".

Transport for Wales statement on fatal train crash in Mid-Wales

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

Network Rail and Transport for Wales said the low-speed collision happened near Powys at about 7.30 on Monday evening.

The incident involved the 6.31 service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09 service from MacyhnIleth to Shrewsbury.

There was a large emergency services presence including road ambulances and an air ambulance.

A coastguard helicopter was also at the scene, as well as firefighters.

In a joint statement, the two organisations said: "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."

They said the Cambrian railway west of Machynlleth will remain closed while specialist teams investigate the collision.

Multiple emergency services, including the Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Dyfed Powys Police and the HM Coastguard, have been working alongside railway workers at the secne.

First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan said: "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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