Two air ambulances land near scene of multi-vehicle crash

Two air ambulances have landed near the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving a lorry, van, car and minibus. It has happened in Chester Road, Hawarden, Flintshire.

Shortly before 8.40am on Tuesday police were called to a report of a four-vehicle road traffic collision. Teams from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Welsh Ambulance Service, and the air ambulance were all called to the scene.

A North Wales Police statement said: "Following a road traffic collision on Chester Road, Hawarden – between turnings for Rake Lane and Station Road, Sandycroft – the road is currently shut and will be for a while.

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"Please avoid the area for the time being. Thank you in advance for your co-operation."

A lorry, van, car and minibus involved were involved in the crash with the road still closed at lunchtime, police confirmed. The road between the turnings for Rake Lane and Station Road, Sandycroft, has been closed as emergency services work at the scene. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news. You will receive updates from us daily.