Statement on rail incident - Llanbrynmair

MEDIA CORRECTION

A media correction is requested for British Transport Police statement issued on 22/10/24 at 1:24AM/5:51AM in relation to the train collision in Llanbrynmair. The statement specified that ‘the deceased’s next of kin have been informed and his family are being supported by specialist officers.’ A specialist officer from British Transport Police visited the family of the deceased on 23/10/24.

We ask media not to speculate on the cause of death ahead of the coroner's report. 

Superintendent Andrew Morgan said: ‘We would like to apologise for a miscommunication issued shortly after the train collision which took place on Monday 21st October in Llanbrynmair. British Transport Police has apologised directly to the family of the deceased in relation to this statement and would like to apologise publicly for any additional suffering caused at this extremely difficult time.’

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Officers were called to the line near Llanbrynmair at 7.29pm on 21 October to reports of a low-speed train collision involving two trains.

Multiple emergency services attended, including the Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Dyfed Powys Police, and the HM Coastguard, along with support from the rail industry.

Sadly, we can confirm a man has died following the collision. His next of kin have been informed and his family are being supported by specialist officers.

A further 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

All other passengers have now been evacuated from both trains.

Superintendent Andrew Morgan said: “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.”