The train collision in Powys, Wales, on October 21, 2024, resulted in a devastating scene where one passenger tragically lost their life, and fifteen others were injured but sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
This incident occurred near Llanbrynmair, a locality positioned between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The collision involved two passenger trains in what was reported as a low-speed incident.
Emergency services from multiple agencies, including the Welsh ambulance service, fire and rescue teams, and even the coastguard, collaborated in the response efforts. The British Transport Police and Dyfed-Powys police were promptly on scene, managing the evacuation and immediate care of the passengers.
Wales’s first minister, Eluned Morgan, expressed her condolences and appreciation for the emergency services on social media, underscoring the community’s shock and the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash
