Two teenagers seriously hurt in tractor crash
One of the teens has been transferred to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which has a major trauma unit
A tractor was involved in a crash on the A5025 at Llanfaethlu, Anglesey
(Image: James Murray )
Two teenagers have been seriously injured in a tractor crash on Anglesey. The accident occurred on the A5025 at Llanfaethlu on Tuesday, July 8, leading to the closure of the road as emergency services attended the scene.
Despite initial reports suggesting there were no serious injuries, an update on July 9 from the police confirmed that two teenagers had sustained serious injuries.
They were initially taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd, the hospital in Bangor, but one was later transferred to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which houses a major trauma unit. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
In a statement, North Wales Police said: "Two teenagers sustained serious injuries following a road traffic collision on Anglesey involving an agricultural tractor yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, July 8th).
"Shortly before 1pm police were notified of a collision involving a tractor on the A5025 at Llanfaethlu with two males onboard. Officers attended the scene along with the Welsh Ambulance Service," reports North Wales Live.
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"Both males were taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd, however, the passenger was later transferred to hospital in Stoke due to his injuries."
Yesterday, the police statement read: "The A5025 is closed the Valley side of Llanfaethlu due to a road traffic collision. It is likely to be closed for sometime for vehicle recovery."
Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact them via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000561630.
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