Flint: Church Street back open following earlier closure due to a serious collision

Update: The road is back open.

Earlier report: Police have closed a main road through Flint following a serious collision.

The collision is understood to involve a single vehicle and a pedestrian.

In a statement, North Wales Police said:

“Please note that Church Street in Flint is currently closed following a serious road traffic collision.”

“The road is likely to be closed for some time so please avoid the area and use alternative routes.”

“Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.”

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene of the incident involving a pedestrian.

A Welsh Ambulance Service said it was called at around 12:20 pm, today, Monday 05 June, “to reports of a road traffic accident involving a pedestrian on Church Street, Flint.”

A spokesperson said: “We sent one emergency ambulance and a Duty Operations Manager to the scene.”

A local traffic report states: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to serious crash, one vehicle involved on Church Street One Way Street from The Royal Oak to the Library.”

Traffic is building along Holywell Road to the lights with Aber Road.