Two die in motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist and a pillion passenger have died in a crash.
The victims, aged 18 and 19, were taken to hospital where they died, said North Wales Police.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash at New Broughton in Wrexham on Friday shortly before 23:00 GMT.
The families of both people are being supported by specialist officers.
"Our profound sympathies are with all affected by this tragic incident," said Sgt Liam Morris.
"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision and are yet to speak to us, or anybody who may have been travelling in the area at around the time of the collision, or just prior, who has dashcam footage of a yellow motorcycle with two males onboard to contact us."
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