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| Multiple ambulances at scene as two trains crash | Multiple ambulances at scene as two trains crash |
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| Emergency services were called after a train crash was reported in Powys | Emergency services were called after a train crash was reported in Powys |
| Emergency services are at the scene after two trains crashed. | Emergency services are at the scene after two trains crashed. |
| Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) said the crash happened between the 18:31 BST service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 19:09 service from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury, at about 19:30 on Monday. | |
| The crash happened near Llanbrynmair, in Powys, and the line is closed while emergency services work, a joint statement from the operators said. | The crash happened near Llanbrynmair, in Powys, and the line is closed while emergency services work, a joint statement from the operators said. |
| "Our main priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues," it added. | "Our main priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues," it added. |
| The lines between Machynlleth and Caersws are also blocked, TfW said, and Dyfed-Powys Police has closed the main A470 trunk road in Talerddig advising drivers to avoid the area. | The lines between Machynlleth and Caersws are also blocked, TfW said, and Dyfed-Powys Police has closed the main A470 trunk road in Talerddig advising drivers to avoid the area. |
| Residents reported a large emergency services presence including road ambulances and an air ambulance. | Residents 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. | A coastguard helicopter is also at the scene, as well as firefighters. |
| British Transport Police is understood to be in charge of the incident. | British Transport Police is understood to be in charge of the incident. |
| It said the crash happened at "low-speed". | It said the crash happened at "low-speed". |
| "Paramedics, fire and rescue, and Dyfed-Powys Police are all in attendance and the incident is ongoing," a spokesman added. | "Paramedics, fire and rescue, and Dyfed-Powys Police are all in attendance and the incident is ongoing," a spokesman added. |