Powys farmer dies and son seriously injured in grain silo collapse

Iwan Evans is reported to have died from his injuries while his son Dafydd, 42, was seriously injured after a grain silo collapsed at Cleiriau Isaf Farm, in Aberhosen, Powys, according to BBC News.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that crews from five stations attended the farm at 5pm on Friday, along with police and ambulance services.

Dafydd Evans was due to take part in a concert with the Machynlleth Male Voice Choir on Saturday, but it was postponed as a mark of respect.

Fellow choir member and NFU agent Aled Griffiths is quoted by the BBC as saying: “This is an extremely sad situation, and the whole area is in shock. 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.”

Councillor Elwyn Vaughan added: “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 said in a statement following the incident: ‘Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a farm in the Aberhosan area of Machynlleth on Friday evening, 17th February 2023. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

‘A 42-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries. The Health and Safety Executive and H.M. Coroner have been informed.

‘Our thoughts are with the family who are receiving specialist support.’