Emergency services are at the scene after two trains crashed in rural mid-west Wales.
Network Rail and Transport for Wales says it happened in Powys art about 7.30 this evening.The incident involved the 6.31 service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 7.09 service from MacyhnIleth to Shrewsbury.Local residents have reported a large emergency services presence including road ambulances and an air ambulance.A coastguard helicopter is also at the scene, as well as firefighters.
"Transport for Wales said: "Due to an emergency incident between Machynlleth and Caersws, rail replacement is in operation however we are unable to call at Caersws." A joint statement for Network Rail and Transport for Wales said: "Emergency services are responding to an incident near Llanbrynmair in Powys, Mid Wales, involving two trains - the 18.31 Transport for Wales service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 19.
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