Sychdyn: Woman suffers ‘potentially life-threatening injuries’ following collision

A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a serious road traffic collision involving a bus and a car near Mold earlier today (Wednesday, 2nd August).

North Wales Police received a report of the collision at 07:23 am on the A5119 in Sychdyn.

The woman, who was driving a BMW, was airlifted to Aintree Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Another patient was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital by road.

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed that they were called at 7.17 am and sent two emergency ambulances, a Cymru High Acuity Response Unit, and a duty operational manager to the scene, supported by the Wales Air Ambulance service.

Sergeant Stephen Richards of the Roads Policing Unit is leading an appeal for witnesses, stating:

“I’m urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, and who has yet to speak to us, or anyone travelling in the area who may have dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, to contact us immediately.

“The road will remain closed for a considerable period of time, so I’d like to thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit via live webchat or by calling 101, quoting incident number A121914.