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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man dies after collision between Range Rover and multiple motorcycles
Police are investigating a fatal collision involving four motorcycles and a Range Rover Evoque. North Wales Police is now appealing for witnesses after the collision on the B5430 at Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham shortly after 7.30pm on Friday, August 15. The male rider of one of the motorcycles was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services. Another rider suffered serious injuries in the collision and was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. The road was closed for several hours while initial accident investigation work took place. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here READ MORE: Town to lose pub that's been there for centuries READ MORE: The Welsh school with the best A level results in the UK Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage to come forward. Sergeant Alun Jones of the Roads Crime Unit said: "Firstly, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family at this very difficult time. This is now being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision. "I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who was travelling in the area and may have dash cam or mobile footage, to contact us. "The road was closed for several hours whilst the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit carried out initial enquiries, and we thank the public for their patience and understanding." Anyone with information is urged to contact the Roads Crime Unit via the live webchat on the North Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number C126741.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Biker dies after crash between four motorcyclists and a Range Rover
A biker has died in a crash involving a group of four motorcyclists and a Range Rover. The collision happened on the B5340 at Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, at 7.38pm yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene between the A525 and Rhydtalog after reports of a crash involving four motorcycles and a Range Rover Evoque. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the male rider was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner have been informed. Another rider suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Wrexham Maelor Hospital, where he remains under treatment. Sergeant Alun Jones from the Roads Crime Unit team, said: 'I offer my deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. 'This is now sadly being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision. 'We are urging anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling or walking in the vicinity and who may have mobile or dash cam footage to contact us. 'The road was closed for some time to allow the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit to carry out their initial investigation and we'd like to thank everyone for their patience.' Anybody with information is urged to contact officers at the Roads Crime Unit via the live webchat on the website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number C126741.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Motorbike rider dies after crash with Range Rover in Wrexham
A motorcyclist has died and another man has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and four man was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision with a Range Rover Evoque on the B5340 at Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, despite the "best efforts" of emergency crews, North Wales Police said.A second man sustained serious injuries and was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital by paramedics on Friday said the dead man's next of kin and the coroner have been informed and its investigation was ongoing.
