Child of 12 gravely injured in fiery three-vehicle collision that left seven hurt; 20-year-old man and passenger detained for the accident
A 12-year-old girl is battling for her life after a three-car smash on the A541 near Bodfari, Denbighshire, left seven people hospitalized with injuries ranging from life-threatening to life-changing.
The pile-up happened at around 7:40 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, close to the Downing Arms Inn. Neighbors reported the crash scene as a 'ball of flames', with one car going up in flames.
Two young girls, aged 13 and 12, were in the same car - an Audi Q3 - with a female driver and female passenger who are in critical condition. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving, while another man, the passenger in a Mercedes, remains in the hospital with serious, life-changing injuries.
The driver of the Mercedes is currently hospitalized at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, while the suspect was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries before being released under investigation. This incident has prompted an investigation by North Wales Police, who urge anyone with information or potential evidence, such as dashcam footage of the involved vehicles, to come forward.
Multiple fire crews and air ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and the A541 road was closed in both directions as first responders worked to treat the injured. The road remained closed for several hours as the authorities carried out their investigation, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.
This tragic accident is a stark reminder of the ongoing road safety concerns on this stretch of the A541. The severity of the injuries and arrests related to dangerous driving are indicative of the need for community involvement in enhancing road safety in Denbighshire.
The families of the injured are being kept informed, and detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit express their thoughts and concern for all those hospitalized as a result of the pile-up. Anyone with any information pertinent to the investigation is encouraged to contact North Wales Police via their live webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000330348.
- The graphic news from Denbighshire about a three-car accident on the A541, which left seven people hospitalized, serves as a reminder to treat car-accidents with extreme caution.
- Travelers are urged to be more vigilant on the A541, particularly after the Q3, Audi involved in the recent pile-up near Bodfari, left two young girls and two other occupants critically injured.
- Unfortunately, the incident on the A541, which resulted in several car-accidents and multiple injuries, has once again highlighted the need for general-news outlets to focus on raising awareness about crime-and-justice issues like driving under the influence.
- The latest news about the car-accidents on the A541 near Bodfari, Denbighshire, has prompted police to remind drivers and passengers about the importance of following traffic rules and regulations, in an attempt to reduce the number of accidents occurring on this stretch of road.
- On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a tragic car-accident in Denbighshire left seven people hospitalized and prompted an investigation by North Wales Police into the potential role of crime-and-justice issues like dangerous driving in the crash.
