Driver and two pedestrians killed in Anglesey crash, police say
Police said the driver, in his 80s, and a man and woman in their 60s, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Your support makes all the difference.A driver and two pedestrians were killed in a crash in a Welsh coastal town, police have said, as they continue their investigation.
North Wales Police said they responded to reports of a road collision involving a grey Audi A8 and two pedestrians in Beaumaris on Anglesey, shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday.
The male driver, in his 80s, and a man and woman in their 60s, were pronounced dead at the scene in Alma Street, which runs along the seafront past Beaumaris Pier.
In a statement on Thursday, a police spokesman said: “Members of the public and the emergency services responded, however, despite the best efforts of all involved, the male driver of the Audi, and the male and female pedestrians, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“The driver of the Audi was aged in his 80s and was local to the North Wales area. The male and female pedestrians were aged in their 60s and were not local to the North Wales area.”
Sergeant Emlyn Hughes from the force’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our deepest condolences remain with the families of the three who were fatally injured. All are now being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
“We continue to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed the incident that hasn’t already spoken to officers, or anybody who may have dash cam or front door camera footage, to please get in touch.
“Yesterday’s collision will have had a profound effect, not only on the families of all those involved, but also to the wider community of Beaumaris.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that assisted at the scene and those, including local businesses, who offered a place of refuge for all those involved.
“We would urge people not to speculate regarding the circumstances of the collision, and if anybody has information relating to the collision, and who is yet to speak to us, they are urged to contact us as soon as possible.”
One witness told the PA news agency she had been in a hotel overlooking the scene when she heard a “loud bang” and then watched “people trying very, very hard to do CPR”.
She said: “Everybody really rallied around, diverting the traffic and trying their best to give the people dignity, but it was pretty horrific.”
She added: “The town is absolutely full of tourists and people walk down that street. It’s just a beautiful, beautiful place.”
Police, fire crews, ambulances and the air ambulance responded to the incident.
The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, and the Bishop of Bardsey, David Morris, issued a joint statement offering “our sympathy and prayers to all who have been involved in today’s car accident”.
They said: “This is devastating news for the community and for the friends and family of the three people who have sadly died.”
Anyone with information should contact officers via the force website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000745374.
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