At least one dead and 15 injured in the collision of two trains in Wales

MADRID 22 Oct. () –

At least one person has died and 15 others have been injured this Monday in the collision of two low-speed trains near the town of Llanbrynmair, in Wales, the United Kingdom Police have reported.

“Sadly, we can confirm that one man has died following the collision. Close loved ones have been informed and his family are receiving support from specialist officers. A further 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. endanger their lives or change their lives. All other passengers have been evacuated from both trains,” reads a statement.

Police Chief Andrew Morgan explained that they are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision, which took place around 7:00 p.m. (local time), which is why residents will see a greater police presence in the area in the coming days. .

The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, has said that her thoughts are “with all those involved in the railway incident that occurred in Powys this afternoon” and has thanked the emergency services for their response. “I have asked to be kept informed of any developments that occur during the night,” she indicated through her profile on the social network X.