2024 Talerddig collision
| 2024 Talerddig collision | |
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 Both trains were formed of Class 158 diesel multiple units | |
| Details | |
| Date | 21 October 2024 19:29 BST (18:29 UTC) |
| Location | Talerddig |
| Coordinates | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Line | Newtown and Machynlleth Railway |
| Operator | Transport for Wales |
| Service |
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| Incident type | Head-on collision |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 15 |
On 21 October 2024, two passenger trains were in a head-on collision at Talerddig, Powys, United Kingdom. One person was killed and fifteen people were injured.
Accident
[edit]At 19:29 BST (18:29 UTC) on 21 October 2024,[1] two passenger trains were involved in a head-on collision at Talerddig, Powys, United Kingdom. The trains were the 18:31 service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 19:09 from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. A passenger was killed and fifteen people were taken to hospital with injuries that were described as not life-threatening or life-changing.[2][3] It was reported that the driver of one of the trains was able to warn passengers of the impending collision.[4] The collision was reported to have been a "low-speed" collision.[1] Photographs show that both trains were operated by Class 158 diesel multiple units.[5]
Response
[edit]The Welsh Ambulance Service, British Transport Police, Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and a Coastguard helicopter attended the scene.[4] The A470 was closed as a result of the accident.[3] Passengers from the two trains continued their journeys by bus.[4]
Investigation
[edit]The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is responsible for investigating railway accidents in the United Kingdom.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Powys train crash: Emergency services on scene as two Transport for Wales trains collide". ITN. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Statement on rail incident - Llanbrynmair". British Transport Police. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ a b Duggan, Craig; Matthews, Antonia (21 October 2024). "Man dies, 15 injured, after two trains collide". BBC News Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Davies, Dylan (21 October 2024). "One dead, 15 injured following two-train collision on Cambrian Line". Cambrian Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Tonks, Phoebe. "Man dead as Powys train crash claims life of one victim and 15 more injured". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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