Farmer dead, ‘son in his 40s injured’ in horrific farm accident

An accident on the Powys farm leaves a farmer dead and his son seriously injured.

police Investigators were called to Averhosan’s farm on Friday night.

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spokesperson for health and safety The Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it is investigating the incident that occurred at the Cleiriau Isaf Farm.

Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the investigation and are assisted by HSE.

A spokesperson said, “We can confirm that he was summoned to the Averhosan farm on Friday night and an investigation is ongoing. We are cooperating with the Defed Pouis Police Department.

“We know that a father and son were involved in an accident.”

of BBC reports that Ivan Evans died of his injuries and his son Dafyd was seriously injured.

A concert by the Côr Meibion ​​Machynlleth Male Voice Choir has been canceled Saturday night out of respect.

Dafydd is reported to be a member.

Fellow choir member Aled Griffiths, an agent for the National Farmers Union, told the BBC: “This is a very sad situation and the whole region is in shock.”

We have reached out to the Dyfed-Powys Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust for comment.