Aberhosan: Farmer dies and son seriously injured in accident

The farm is in Aberhosan, a village near Machynlleth

A farmer has died and his son has been seriously injured following a farm accident.

Iwan Evans died from his injuries while his son, Dafydd, was seriously injured at Cleiriau Isaf Farm, in Aberhosan, Powys, on Friday, according a friend.

Dafydd Evans, who is believed to be in his 40s, is being treated at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed it attended the farm and an investigation was continuing.

Dafydd Evans is a member of Machynlleth Male Voice Choir and had been due to take part in a concert at Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, on Saturday, but it was cancelled as a mark of respect.

"This is an extremely sad situation, and the whole area is in shock," said Aled Griffiths, a fellow choir member and an agent for the National Farmers' Union.

Residents from the close knit community are in shock, according to a family friend

He added: "They are a very popular family.

"We cancelled the show as a mark of respect for Dafydd, but also out of respect for the family who are grieving after the loss of Iwan.

"Dafydd is a long time member of the choir. He never misses a practice and is extremely well liked."

Mr Griffiths said the agricultural industry could be dangerous and accidents happened.

Councillor Elwyn Vaughan said: "It is a huge tragedy today to hear this news and of course in this agricultural community, a close-knit community, it is deeply felt throughout the area.

"Dafydd is a member of the community council, a member of the Machynlleth choir, and obviously well-known throughout the area and highly respected throughout the area.

"Of course we wish him well and hope for the best in the coming days."

Dyfed-Powys Police has been asked to comment on the incident in Aberhosan, which is near Machynlleth.