**Woman Dies Following Serious Four-Vehicle Collision on A548 in Flintshire**
A tragic incident on the A548 Mostyn Road near Gwespyr village in Flintshire has claimed the life of a woman following a serious four-vehicle road traffic collision. The crash, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, has left the local community in shock and led to an urgent police appeal for any witnesses or those with information to come forward.
North Wales Police confirmed the details of the incident in a statement released on Friday morning. According to their roads policing unit, authorities received a report at 4:26pm on Thursday, 24 April, regarding a collision involving four separate vehicles on the busy A548, near the junction for Gwespyr village. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.
Despite the prompt arrival of emergency services, the driver of one of the vehicles was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The police have stated that the woman’s next of kin have been informed of the tragic news and are now receiving support from specially trained family liaison officers. At this stage, the identity of the deceased woman has not been made public out of respect for the privacy of the grieving family.
Police Sergeant Leigh McCann, from the North Wales Police Roads Crime Unit, provided a statement expressing the force’s condolences. “Sadly, this incident is being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision and our thoughts are with the lady’s family at this very difficult time,” he said. The sergeant urged anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone travelling or walking along Mostyn Road near the junction for Gwespyr village around the time of the crash to come forward. He specifically appealed to those who might have dashcam footage, emphasising the crucial role such evidence could play in the ongoing investigation.
The aftermath of the collision saw the A548 near Tanlan, in the Ffynnongroyw area of Holywell, closed in both directions for several hours as accident investigation work was carried out. The closure led to significant traffic disruption in the area, a well-used route for both locals and commuters. North Wales Police have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure, acknowledging the inconvenience caused.
While the precise circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences of road traffic accidents. Statistics from recent years have shown that while road fatalities in Wales have reduced compared to previous decades, serious multi-vehicle collisions continue to have devastating impacts on individuals and families.
Police are emphasising the importance of community assistance as they piece together the events leading up to the crash. They have asked anyone with information relevant to the investigation – whether eyewitness accounts, dashcam recordings, or other details – to contact the North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit. Information can be submitted through the live webchat on the force website or by phoning 101 and quoting reference number C058038.
A spokesperson for North Wales Police also reiterated the force’s commitment to thorough and sensitive investigation procedures, stating that every effort will be made to establish the cause of the accident and ensure lessons are learned to improve road safety in the future.
As the community mourns the loss, the tragic accident is likely to prompt renewed conversations about road safety on rural and semi-rural routes, many of which can pose unique challenges for drivers, particularly during busy or unpredictable traffic conditions.
The incident has been met with an outpouring of sympathy online, with many local residents expressing their condolences to the family affected by the loss. For now, police investigations continue as authorities strive to understand exactly what led to this devastating crash and prevent similar incidents in the future.