LIVE: Air ambulance called to serious crash in Wrexham

Gutter Hill in Johnstown is closed in both directions

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Owen EvansBreaking News Editor

Updated19:16, 18 AUG 2020

Wales Air Ambulance — Wales Air Ambulance (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

The air ambulance has been called to a serious crash in Wrexham.

Police have shut Gutter Hill in Johnstown in both directions following the collision which happened just before 6.30pm.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.

We will bring you all the updates as we get them.

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19:16Owen Evans

Police urge motorists to avoid area

Here’s what police have said so far.

19:07Owen Evans

Serious crash - Wrexham

The air ambulance has been called to a serious crash in Wrexham.

Police have shut Gutter Hill in Johnstown in both directions following the collision which happened just before 6.30pm.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.

We will bring you all the updates as we get them.

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