The Deputy Prime Minister has sent her condolences to people affected by Monday's train crash in Powys during Prime Minister’s Question Time.

In the weekly session in the House of Commons on Wednesday, October 23, the fatal train crash at Talerddig, near Llanbrynmair was brought up by Angela Rayner. 

The Deputy Prime Minister, filling in for Prime Minister Keir Starmer who is attending a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Samoa, opened the parliamentary session by passing on condolences to those affected by the collision.

A man in his 60s died after the low-speed crash between two Transport for Wales trains on Monday, October 21, while four other people were seriously injured and 11 more sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment.

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The statement came just after the house also expressed their “best wishes” to UK athlete Sir Chris Hoy, following his terminal cancer diagnosis.

The Deputy Prime Minister told the Commons: “I know the whole House will join me in sending our best wishes to Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Sarra.

“He is a true sporting legend and the courage and positivity they have shown will inspire many others.

“I also send our condolences to those affected by the train crash in Powys.”

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Montgomeryshire MP and fellow Labour politician Steve Witherden called the accident “incredibly tragic” in a statement shortly after the crash.

He said: “Incredibly tragic news from Llanbrynmair this morning as one fatality has been confirmed overnight. My deepest condolences to the family.

“My thoughts are with them and the 15 people who have been taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. I am very grateful for the response from the emergency services and railway staff last night and today, my thanks to all at the scene.”