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Anglesey: Three people killed after road crash near pier in North Wales seaside town
Three people have been killed in a road collision in Anglesey, police have confirmed.
North Wales Police say it responded to the incident in the town of Beaumaris shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday.
Police attended Alma Street, close to Beaumaris Pier, along with ambulance and air ambulance crews.
Officers say work is continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
The public is urged to avoid the area around High Street, with police warning it will be closed for some time.
The town, which has a population of around 1,100, is on the east coast of the island off the North Wales coast.
Photos from the scene in Beaumaris. Pic: Leon Marshall
Chief Inspector Caroline Mullen-Hurst said: “Sadly, we can confirm that three people have been fatally injured in the incident.
“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.”
The force says it will issue a further update in due course.
Photos from the scene in Beaumaris. Pic: Leon Marshall
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The island‘s MP, Llinos Medi, said the incident had “shaken” the community.
“Devastating news from Beaumaris. I am thinking of everyone who has been affected today,” she said in a post on X.
“A heartfelt thank you to all the emergency services and volunteers who are responding to the emergency.”
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, who represents Ynys Mon in the Senedd, sent his condolences to those involved and their loved ones.
“I ask anyone who has any information to assist the police in their investigation to come forward,” he added.
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A spokesperson for the Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed two emergency ambulances, one Cymru high acuity response unit paramedic, one advanced paramedic practitioner, one duty operational manager and one locality manager were sent to the scene.
A Wales Air Ambulance spokesperson said two crews were sent by air and arrived on the scene at 3.06pm.
Its involvement in the response concluded at 4.28pm.