Driver and pedestrians confirmed dead after seaside crash in Beaumaris

  • ITV Wales' Carole Green reports from Beaumaris.

Two pedestrians and a car driver were killed in a crash in the seaside town of Beaumaris, police have confirmed.

All three died at the scene in what North Wales Police has described as a "tragic" incident.

A police spokesperson confirmed the male and female pedestrians were aged in their 60s and were not local to the north Wales area.

They also confirmed the driver was aged in his 80s and was local to the north Wales area.

The investigation into what happened on Wednesday, 28 August, is underway after officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Alma Street involving a grey Audi A8 and two pedestrians.

The air ambulance at the scene in Beaumaris Credit: Leon Marshall

Keith Macey, a night manager at a local hotel, witnessed a police officer attempt to resuscitate one of the victims.

He said: “It’s been a very big [Emergency Services] response to it. I did see a police officer on his hands and knees doing CPR on somebody for a good five minutes, the officer really, really tried.

"That was before the air ambulance people came. It’s absolutely devastating.”

Jason Zalot, head flood warden in Beaumaris, told ITV Wales: "We’re a very popular tourist town, it's peak season now and the town is full to capacity with visitors.

"That’s why we’re all here, this is our life blood. And it is very, very tragic when we hear that people are coming here and not going home."

Sergeant Emlyn Hughes, of North Wales Police's serious collision investigation unit, 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."

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