A woman tragically lost her life following a serious collision near the Welsh seaside resort of Barmouth in Gwynedd, with three other individuals being airlifted to hospital. The incident took place on the A496, also known as the Glandwr Straight. North Wales Police were alerted to the crash and responded to the scene. Three individuals were airlifted to receive medical attention, while one person was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Stoke.
On Friday, August 23, the police confirmed the woman’s passing due to the crash. A spokesperson for North Wales Police expressed their condolences to the woman’s family during this challenging time. Detective Constable Eleri Jones from the serious collisions investigation unit urged any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.
The police have issued an appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision on the A496 at the Glandwr Straight to get in touch with the authorities. Witnesses or anyone with relevant information can contact the serious collisions investigation unit via the live web chat on their website or by calling 101 and providing reference number Q126958.
The tragic event has left a community in mourning, with authorities working diligently to understand the circumstances of the crash. It serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while driving. The authorities continue to investigate the incident to determine the sequence of events leading to the collision.