Farmer killed in horror accident on farm ‘which left son, in 40s, injured’
A FARMER has died and his son has been seriously injured in an accident at a farm in Powys.
Police and investigators were called to the farm in Aberhosan on Friday night.
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed they were investigating the incident that happened at Cleiriau Isaf Farm.
Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the investigation and will be assisted by the HSE.
The spokesman said: “We can confirm that we were called to a farm in Aberhosan on Friday night and an investigation is under way. We are working with Dyfed-Powys Police.
“It is understood that a father and son were involved in the accident.”
The BBC has reported that Iwan Evans died from his injuries and his son Dafydd was seriously injured.
A concert by Côr Meibion Machynlleth Male Voice Choir was cancelled on Saturday night as a mark of respect.
It has been reported that Dafydd is a member.
Aled Griffiths, a fellow choir member and an agent for the National Farmers’ Union, told the BBC: “This is an extremely sad situation, and the whole area is in shock.”
Dyfed-Powys Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust were contacted for comment.