Man in 'serious' condition and four arrested after collision involving pedestrian shut North Wales pass
The collision happened following the Olly Murs concert at the Llangollen Pavilion, with heavy traffic in the area. Police have launched an appeal for people with dashcam footage, or witnesses, to come forward.
A North Wales Police appeal yesterday (Saturday) said: "Road traffic collision A542, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen. Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A542, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen at approximately 11pm on Friday the 4th of July 2025.
"A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident last night. Four people have been arrested in relation to the incident and the investigation is underway."
Sergeant Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, added: 'I would like to appeal for witnesses, and to anybody with dash cam footage, who were in the area of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen last night.
"I know the area was particularly busy with people having left the Olly Murs concert in Llangollen Pavilion and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw an incident involving a pedestrian and a red Vauxhall Corsa. If you have a dash cam and travelled that route after the concert, please provide us with your footage.'
'If anyone has any information relating to this collision, please contact North Wales Police quoting event number 25000551605.'
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