Churches in Powys have opened to offer people a chance to light a candle for anyone affected by the train collision near Llanbrynmair.

Following the train crash near Llanbrynmair that saw two Transport for Wales trains collide on a North Powys line on Monday, October 21, multiple Powys churches have opened their doors for anyone wishing to pray or light a candle for anyone affected by the crash.

St Peter’s Church in Machynlleth and St Mary's in Llanbrynmair will both be open each day for anyone wishing to use their services.

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Ministry Area Leader and vicar at St Peter’s Church, Rev Miriam Beecroft said via social media: “We pray for all affected by last night's train collision. St Peter's church in Machynlleth is open each day for people who would like to light a candle and pray. St Mary's Llanbrynmair is also open.

One person died as a result of the collision, while a further 15 people were taken to hospital for injuries sustained during the crash, though Dyfed Powys Police noted that their injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

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The crash is the first time a train passenger has died in an accident on a British railway in four years.

The last incident in which a passenger died following a collision on Britain’s railways was the derailment of a ScotRail train which hit a landslip in heavy rain in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire in August 2020.

A passenger, driver and conductor died, and six other people were injured.