Arrest made as train collides with tractor near Welshpool

The collision occurred at Buttington, near Welshpool, just before noon.

Up to 200 passengers were on board the 10.08 Birmingham to Aberystwyth Arriva Trains Wales service at the time.

Two people were understood to have suffered minor injuries. Both train and tractor drivers were left shaken and in shock.

All services between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth were dissrupted following the incident. Services are now back up and running.

Superintendent Andy Morgan said: “Our investigation is continuing into the cause of the collision, including piecing together exactly how the vehicle came to be on the tracks at the time.

“As part of that investigation, a 27-year-old man has this afternoon been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety. He has been taken to a police station, where he is assisting my officers with their enquiries.

“Measures are now in place to remove the vehicle from the tracks and recover the train.”

“Officers from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) are currently on site and have begun their investigation.”