Residents are described as being in shock, with a concert cancelled as a mark of respect.
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.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."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.Mr Griffiths said the agricultural industry could be dangerous and accidents happened.
Dyfed-Powys Police has been asked to comment on the incident in Aberhosan, which is near Machynlleth.
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