A man is in a critical condition after a serious road collision in St Asaph, North Wales, which took place late on Tuesday morning, 11 June. Emergency services were called to the scene on the B5381 Lower Denbigh Road following reports of an incident involving three vehicles: a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), a Peugeot Partner van, and a Dacia Duster.
According to officers from North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit, the collision occurred at approximately 10:55am. The driver of the van, whose identity has not yet been released, suffered severe injuries. Owing to the seriousness of his condition, the man was transported by air ambulance to a hospital in Stoke where he remains critically ill. His injuries have been described as potentially life-threatening.
In connection with the collision, police arrested the 21-year-old driver of the lorry at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. After questioning, the man was released under investigation as police continue their inquiries into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service were also in attendance, supporting efforts at the scene and assisting the injured parties. A police spokesperson confirmed: “A man remains in hospital with serious injuries following yesterday’s road traffic collision in St Asaph.” The response from emergency crews was swift, and the road was closed for several hours to enable detailed accident investigation work.
Officers are now appealing for any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. In particular, police are keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage who was travelling along the B5381 around the time of the crash. Detective Constable 2882 Colley from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is handling the appeal and can be contacted via the North Wales Police website or by phoning 101, quoting incident reference number 25000475769.
Road collisions involving multiple vehicles often require extensive reconstruction and forensic analysis, particularly where serious injury has occurred and criminal charges may be considered. In this case, the arrested driver’s release under investigation is a standard procedure that allows police to continue evidence gathering as the van driver receives urgent medical care.
The St Asaph community has responded with concern as news of the crash spread. Residents reported that the Lower Denbigh Road section is busy at certain times of day, and some have called for a review of road safety measures in the area.
As investigations progress, North Wales Police have reminded motorists to remain vigilant and observe speed and safety regulations, particularly when travelling on local rural routes which can often be more hazardous.
Further updates on the driver’s condition and police inquiries are expected in the coming days. It remains a deeply troubling situation for those involved, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to assist in bringing clarity to the events of Tuesday morning.