The British Transport Police has confirmed that sadly, a man has died following the collision between two trains at Talerddig in Mid Wales.

The Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Dyfed Powys Police and HM Coastguard attended the incident alongside support from the rail industry.

15 people have been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, however a man has died following the collision.

Both trains were evacuated overnight and officers are working with the man’s family.

Network Rail said that the incident involved the 18:31 Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth and the 19:09 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury service.

All lines between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth are closed with disruption expected until further notice.

Trains can run as planned between Machynlleth and Pwllheli but Transport for Wales says that rail replacement buses will operate today (22/10).

Here are the latest details that we know…

UPDATE 07:10 – Line between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury closed all day

Passengers need to check their journeys today as the trains will be replaced by buses all day today (22/10)

UPDATE 06:45 – Dyfed Powys is no longer at scene

Dyfed Powys Police say that they are no longer at the scene of the accident but will continue to support colleagues whilst investigation work continues.

UPDATE 06:30 – Full BTP statement

“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.”

“British Transport Police are working at pace, along with our colleagues in emergency services and the rail industry, to understand the circumstances leading up to this collision. Residents will see an increased policing presence in the area in the coming days as a result.”

Superintendent Andrew Morgan