Police appeal for witnesses: Man sustains serious injuries after collision with a coach in Ffynnongroyw

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Ffynnongroyw this morning, Monday, June 22.

Police were informed by the ambulance service of a collision between a bus and a refuse collector at 8.35am on an unnamed road at Tanlan, Ffynnongroyw, Flintshire.

The male refuse collector is believed to have sustained serious injuries and has been airlifted to Stoke Hospital by the Helimed.

His family have been informed. The bus driver and passengers on-board at the time were not believed to be injured.

Village of Ffynnongroew Flintshire currently closed both sides due to RTC. Please avoid until scene is cleared. Many Thanks. #DPL

— North Wales Police (@NWPolice) June 22, 2015

Police investigations are underway and the Health and Safety Executive has also been informed of the incident.

The road through the village of Ffynnongroyw currently remains closed on both sides.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to get in touch on 101 reference number: S090687