A man has died following a crash involving two trains in Wales, British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed, writes BBC.

A further 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, the force said.

The man who died was a passenger on the train travelling from Shewsbury, Transport for Wales’ Chief Operating Officer told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast.

All other passengers were moved away from both trains, one of which was travelling from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the other from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury.

The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at about 19:30 BST on Monday.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Newtown and Machynlleth fire Stations were called to the scene at 19:31 BST on Monday. Its crews responded to the incident alongside other emergency services and left at 23:11 BST, the service said.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said it took seven patients to hospital by ambulance, while Dyfed Powys Police said a total of 15 people were taken to hospital with injuries.