Emergency services say a moving train collided with a stationary one on the Cambrian Line at Llanbrynmair
Commuters have spoken of the chilling moments just before a devastating rail crash in Wales left one person dead and 15 injured. The harrowing incident happened when a moving train struck a stationary one on the Cambrian Line near Llanbrynmair, Powys, at around 7.30pm on Monday evening.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed the fatality following the catastrophe but reassured that the remaining injuries are not considered life-threatening. A police spokesperson announced: "We can confirm one person has died following a collision between two trains, which occurred near Llanbrynmair in Powys this evening."
In a joint statement, Network Rail and Transport for Wales 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."
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