Two pedestrians in their 60s killed in horror seaside crash while ‘on holiday’ along with Audi driver
TWO pedestrians in their sixties have been killed along with an Audi driver in a horror crash while “on holiday” at the seaside.
A grey Audi A8 collided with two pedestrians in Beaumaris, north Wales at around 2.45pm yesterday afternoon.
The male driver of the Audi and the male and female pedestrian were pronounced dead at the scene.
Paramedics and members of the public had battled to save the three injured people.
The driver of the Audi was in his eighties and was from north Wales, cops said.
The male and female pedestrians were in their sixties and were not local to the area.
Their next of kin and the Coroner have been informed, North Wales Police said in an update today.
Sergeant Emlyn Hughes said: “Our deepest condolences remain with the families of the three who were fatally injured.
“All are now being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
“We continue to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed the incident that hasn’t already spoken to officers, or anybody who may have dash cam or front door camera footage to please get in touch.
“Yesterday’s collision will have had a profound effect, not only on the families of all those involved, but also to the wider community of Beaumaris.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that assisted at the scene and those, including local businesses who offered a place of refuge for all those involved.
“We would urge people not to speculate regarding the circumstances of the collision.
“If anybody has information relating to the collision, and who is yet to speak to us, they are urged to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should contact officers via the force website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000745374.
Archbishop of Wales Andrew John said: “We offer our sympathy and prayers to all who have been involved in today’s car accident.
“This is devastating news for the community and for the friends and family of the three people who have sadly died.”