News team keep online readers updated on Llanbrynmair rail crash

Journalists at our Cambrian News title kept online readers updated with breaking news coverage of a fatal rail collision near Llanbrynmair.

A man has died and 15 people have been taken to hospital after two trains collided near Llanbrynmair on the Cambrian line on Monday evening.

The crash involved one stationary train and one moving, with a passenger telling the Cambrian News that the driver of the moving train ran into the carriage telling people to brace for impact.

At any given time, 600 people logged on to the Cambrian News live report to get the latest news.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm one person has died following a collision between two trains, which occurred near Llanbrynmair in Powys.

“A multi-agency response to the incident saw Dyfed-Powys Police officers, along with British Transport Police, Welsh Ambulance Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard and agencies from the rail industry called to the trainline at just before 7.30pm.

“Sadly, we can now 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.

“Our thoughts are with the people and families involved in this incident.”

In the Cambrian News email newsletter, editor Mick O’Reilly wrote: When breaking news happens, our small news team of Reporters and Editors switch gear and jump into action, making sure that we are providing the highest quality and accurate coverage of events as they unfold.

Such was the case on Monday night when two trains collided on the Cambrian Line at Llanbrynmair. Sadly one person died as a result of the accident and another 15 were hospitalised with mostly serious but non-threatening injuries.

There is a well-honed reaction to major incidents. We quickly ascertain from authorities if indeed the incident has occured, we dispatch journalists to the scene, and we being working our official and unofficial sources to bring you the latest updates.

By 9pm, just a little more than an hour after the accident happened, News Editor Dylan Davies had started a live blog on the incident, allowing our news team to provide rolling updates to you.

We knew within 20 minutes the exact location, Reporter Debbie Luxon was there soon after, supplying news updates, photographs and video.

You clearly trust us as your source for local news: By 10pm, more than 600 viewers were on the blog at any given moment. Thank you for placing your trust in us. As Editor, I think we did the initial event justice, reporting with great immediacy and accuracy.

And in next week’s print editions and online, we’ll examine what happened and bring you detailed coverage and analysis of the accident and investigation.

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