THREE people have been taken to hospital - one with life-threatening injuries - following a "serious" crash on the English/Welsh border this morning (Thursday, June 29).
The two-vehicle collision between a van and a car happened on the A5/A483 between the Gledrid and Halton roundabouts near Chirk just after 8am.
The road remains closed while accident investigations continue as one person suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and one suffered serious injuries.
Two air ambulances - from Caernarfon and RAF Cosford - were in attendance along with three ambulances and a paramedic officer.
They took one man to the Royal Stoke University Hospital and another man to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. A third man was also taken to Birmingham via land ambulance.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three men.
“The first was the driver of the car. He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care at the scene. He was conveyed to Royal Stoke Hospital by the Welsh Air Ambulance.”
“The second was the driver of the van. He was assessed and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene. He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.
“The third was a passenger in the car. He had sustained serious injuries that were not life-threatening. He received treatment at the scene. He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance for further assessment.”
Meanwhile, West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information.
A spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A5 between Gledrid roundabout and Halton roundabout.
"The collision happened at around 8.20am on Thursday, June 19 involving two vehicles. Three people have sustained injuries and one is in a life threatening condition.
"Investigating officers would like to appeal for any witnesses to the collision to come forward or anyone who was passing through the area around the time of the collision who may have dash-cam footage.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Tom Symonds on 101 extension 770 2273 or by email tom.symonds@westmercia.pnn.police.uk."
Firefighters from Oswestry, Chirk and Wrexham were called and helped to extract two men from the vehicles using equipment. The third man self-extricated.
A spokesperson said: "The safety and well-being of those involved was our utmost priority.
"Fire crews carried out professional and effective extractions using Holmatro equipment and rescue techniques.
"Firefighters successfully released two males who were trapped in separate vehicles. These individuals have been airlifted to the hospital for further medical attention.
"A third male casualty had self-extracted before the attendance of fire engines."
They continued: "This incident caused significant inconvenience due to the resulting tailback of traffic. However, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their patience and cooperation during the time the road was closed."
According to traffic website Inrix there is still some congestion in the area, particularly in Chirk while the road remains closed.
West Mercia Police say this is likely to continue for "some time".
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