A woman has tragically died in a serious collision near a Welsh seaside resort, with three others being airlifted to hospital. The incident took place on the A496, also known as the Glandwr Straight, near Barmouth in Gwynedd. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
According to North Wales Live, three individuals were airlifted and one was taken to a hospital in Stoke following the crash. On Friday, August 23, North Wales Police confirmed the woman’s death. A police spokesperson stated that the collision involved a white Suzuki Ignis and a silver Kia Carens. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, with her next of kin informed.
Detective Constable Eleri Jones of the serious collisions investigation unit expressed condolences to the woman’s family and urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. The police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the collision or was in the vicinity on the A496 prior to the incident.
To assist the ongoing investigation, individuals can reach out to the serious collisions investigation unit through the live web chat on their website or by calling 101 and quoting the reference number Q126958. The community is urged to support the authorities in determining the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash.