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Multi-Vehicle Crash on A55 in Flintshire Leaves Multiple Injured

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A devastating multi-vehicle crash on the A55 in Flintshire has left four people injured, with one in a serious condition. The incident, which occurred near Pentre Halkyn at 3:21 pm, involved an articulated lorry and two vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. A major incident was declared, and a Wales Air Ambulance airlifted one person to Royal Stoke University Hospital. Another injured individual was taken to Stoke in a land ambulance, while two more were transported to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, by ambulance. The 58-year-old lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash on the A55 in Flintshire, with one in a serious condition.
  • A 58-year-old lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.
  • The Wales Air Ambulance airlifted one person to Royal Stoke University Hospital, while two others were taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan.
  • Traffic on the A55 was severely disrupted, with both directions closed for several hours and a 40mph speed restriction in place.
  • A major incident was declared, and the dual carriageway remained open in single lanes until midnight for barrier repairs.
  • Long delays were reported, with traffic jams lasting up to 40 minutes, particularly on eastbound traffic.
  • Sgt Danielle Ashley of the NWP Roads Crime Unit is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident.

Statistics:

  • 4 people were injured in the incident, with 1 in a serious condition.
  • 1 person was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital by the Wales Air Ambulance.
  • 2 people were taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, by ambulance.
  • 1 person was taken to Stoke in a land ambulance.
  • The lorry driver was arrested and later released under investigation.
  • The A55 remained closed for several hours, with a 40mph speed restriction in place.
  • Traffic Wales warned of "long delays throughout the day."
  • Long delays continued throughout the next day, with delays up to 40 minutes reported.

Sources:

  • North Wales Police (NWP)
  • Sgt Danielle Ashley of the NWP Roads Crime Unit
  • The Daily Post
  • Traffic Wales

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