Woman dies in hospital days after crash between car and lorry

A woman has died in hospital following a crash between a car and a lorry. The victim, in her 60s, was involved in a crash in the Tan-y-Bwlch area of Maentwrog, Gwynedd[1], on Tuesday, August 13. North Wales Police said officers were called to the crash shortly before 10.20am, and said the victim was driving a Fiat Abarth, which was in a collision with an HGV.

She was airlifted to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, she died 17 days later on Friday, August 30. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter[2].

A dog, which was also travelling in the Fiat, was injured and was taken to a vet for treatment. It has since made a full recovery. Detective sergeant Katie Davies of NWP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time.

I am requesting anybody who witnessed the collision and who is yet to speak to us, or anybody who may have been travelling along the A487 prior to the collision and who may have dash cam footage, to contact us as soon as possible.

"I would like to thank all those who have already made contact with us." Anybody with information that could help with the ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via the website or by calling 101.

Quote reference 24000703890.

References

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