Police appeal to Olly Murs fans following serious crash near Welsh gig venue
A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and is being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident
The incident took place on the A542 Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen
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A serious crash took place as fans travelled home from an Olly Murs concert in Llangollen on Friday. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on the A542, Horseshoe Pass at 11pm. A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and is being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident.
North Wales Police say they have arrested four people in relation to the incident. An appeal has been launched for anyone who saw the incident, which involved a pedestrian and a Vauxhall Corsa, to come forward.
They believe many who left the Olly Murs gig, held as part of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, may have been in the area at the time, and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or with dashcam footage, to come forward.
A statement for North Wales Police read: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A542, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen at approximately 11pm on Friday, July 4.
Olly Murs was performing at the Llangollen Pavilion
"A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident.
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"Four people have been arrested in relation to the incident and the investigation is underway."
Sergeant Daniel Rees from the roads crime unit, said: 'I would like to appeal for witnesses, and to anybody with dash cam footage, who were in the area of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen on Friday 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.
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"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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