A man has been arrested after an 89-year-old woman was killed following a huge collision with a recycling lorry in a quiet seaside town.
The pensioner, who has not yet been named, had been standing on Brookes Street near Caroline Road in Llandudno, north Wales, when the incident occurred at around 9am today.
Medics in an air ambulance scrambled to the scene, but the woman was tragically pronounced dead before they could lift her to hospital.
A white DAF truck was held behind a police cordon after the incident, with the road shut off to traffic as forensic officers carried out examinations.
Conwy County Council confirmed in a statement earlier today that one of its recycling trucks had been involved in a ‘serious collision’.
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been taken into custody.
Sergeant Duncan Logan of North Wales Police has urged anyone who can assist their investigations to make themselves known.
He said: ‘The lady’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers, and our thoughts and sympathies are very much with them at this incredibly difficult time.
A white DAF truck (above) was seen being held behind a police cordon after the tragic incident
Conwy County Council confirmed in a statement earlier today that one of its recycling trucks had been involved in a ‘serious collision’
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been taken into custody
The road was shut off to traffic as forensic officers carried out examinations at the scene
The pensioner had been standing on Brookes Street near Caroline Road in Llandudno, north Wales, when the incident occurred at around 9am
‘The investigation is underway, and I can confirm that a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and he remains in police custody.
‘I would urge anybody who may have been in the vicinity of Brookes Street around the time of the collision and who may have information that could assist the investigation, to contact us as soon as possible.’
Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000723615.
A spokesperson for Conwy County Council said: ‘We are aware of a serious incident in Llandudno this morning involving a recycling vehicle.
‘The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated by North Wales Police, and the Authority is assisting with the enquiries.
‘It would be inappropriate to speculate on the circumstances before the police have had an opportunity to conclude their investigations.’
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area as investigations continue.
An inquest is due to be held.
