Three dead after north Wales crash

Three people have died following a crash in north Wales, police have said.

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon close to Beaumaris Pier on Anglesey.

“We are appealing to anybody who witnessed the incident that hasn’t already spoken to officers, or anybody who might have dashcam footage, to please get in touch,” said Ch Insp Caroline Mullen-Hurst.

North Wales Police said its officers were continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident, and urged people to avoid the area of the High Street, which is expected to be closed for some time.

A spokesperson added that officers, along with fire, ambulance and air ambulance crews had attended the scene.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said it was called to the scene shortly before 14:45 BST on Wednesday.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru leader and Member of the Senedd for Ynys Môn, where the incident took place, urged people to follow the police’s advice to avoid the area.