19 February 2023 , 20:09
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A father has been killed and his son is seriously injured following an incident on a farm.
Iwan Evans died and his son Dafydd was rushed to hospital in the incident at the farm in mid Wales on Friday.
Police and investigators were called to the farm in Aberhosan in Powys on Friday night.
Dafydd Evans - believed to be in his 40s - is receiving treatment at Stoke Royal Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed they were investigating the incident that happened at Cleiriau Isaf Farm, farm near Machynlleth, Wales Online reports.
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Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the investigation and will be assisted by the HSE.
Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the investigation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)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, of which Dafydd is understood to be a member, was cancelled on Saturday night as a mark of respect.
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."
He added “while the family are hopeful about Dafydd they are also grieving.
"The area is in shock and the members of the choir are all in shock."
Dyfed-Powys Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust were contacted for comment.