Seven hurt in horror three-car crash as casualties fighting for life are flown to hospital and road closed

A HORROR crash has seen three airlifted and four others rushed to hospital as cops make two arrests.

Police responded to reports of a three vehicle crash on the A541 in Denbighshire, North Wales, at around 7.40pm yesterday.

Officers found seven people at the scene, near the Downing Arms Inn.

Air ambulances transported three to major trauma centres while paramedics rushed four others to local hospitals.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service also sent two engines and two officers to the scene after one car became engulfed in flames.

North Wales Police confirmed some injuries have been deemed as life threatening and life changing.

The force arrested two people on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.

Police have urgently appealed to anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of a silver BMW 118 and a Silver Mercedes A200 travelling together in the area.

A spokesperson said: “Road traffic collision A541 at Bodfari, Denbighshire.

“On Wednesday the 23rd of April at around 19:40, police received numerous reports of a three vehicle RTC near to the Downing Arms Inn, on the A541 at Bodfari in Denbighshire.

“Three casualties were airlifted to major trauma centres and four others were taken by land to local hospitals.

“The casualties’ conditions range from being life threatening to life changing and the families of all of those involved are aware.

“Two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving and our investigation into the circumstances surrounding this collision is underway.”

Sergeant Daniel Rees from the Roads Crime Unit, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to the collision, who have not provided their details to police, to come forward and also to anyone who may have seen, or have CCTV or dashcam footage of, a silver BMW 118 and a Silver Mercedes A200 travelling together in the area of Denbigh and Bodfari at around this time to contact police.

“I would also like to ask that people refrain from commenting on social media posts regarding this incident so as not to prejudice the criminal investigation and instead please contact us directly to pass any information.”

If anyone has any information relating to this collision, please contact police quoting event number C057641. The force can be called on 101.

Three people were airlifted to major trauma centres