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Two die, one hurt in A542 Horseshoe Pass road crash Horseshoe Pass crash: two killed, one injured on A542
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Two young men have died and a third person has been injured in a serious road crash in Denbighshire, say police. Two young men have died and a third man has been injured in a serious road crash in Denbighshire, say police.
North Wales Fire and Rescue said it was called to the A542 Horseshoe Pass, near the Britannia Inn at around 12:36 GMT.North Wales Fire and Rescue said it was called to the A542 Horseshoe Pass, near the Britannia Inn at around 12:36 GMT.
It is believed the vehicle in which the three were travelling left the road and struck a tree at the top of an embankment.It is believed the vehicle in which the three were travelling left the road and struck a tree at the top of an embankment.
North Wales Police said the injured person was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. North Wales Police said the injured man was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Fire crews from Llangollen and Chirk were sent to the incident and made a vehicle safe.Fire crews from Llangollen and Chirk were sent to the incident and made a vehicle safe.
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The road along the pass is a well-known beauty spot, reaching a maximum height of 417m (1,367ft).The road along the pass is a well-known beauty spot, reaching a maximum height of 417m (1,367ft).
The route is popular with motorcyclists, and has a history of crashes.The route is popular with motorcyclists, and has a history of crashes.
BBC Wales reporter Matthew Richards, at the scene, said it was believed the vehicle in question left the road and hit a tree at the side of an embankment.BBC Wales reporter Matthew Richards, at the scene, said it was believed the vehicle in question left the road and hit a tree at the side of an embankment.
North Wales Police said it received a report of a collision on the Llangollen side of the Horseshoe Pass.North Wales Police said it received a report of a collision on the Llangollen side of the Horseshoe Pass.
The force said the three people were believed to have been travelling in the vehicle from the pass into Llangollen. The force said the three men were believed to have been travelling in the vehicle from the pass into Llangollen.
The ambulance service and North Wales Fire and Rescue also attended the crash scene.The ambulance service and North Wales Fire and Rescue also attended the crash scene.
Police said the A542 was expected to remain closed for some time and diversions were in place.Police said the A542 was expected to remain closed for some time and diversions were in place.
Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact PC 450 Aled Jackson at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 (if in Wales) or 0300 3300 101.Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact PC 450 Aled Jackson at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 (if in Wales) or 0300 3300 101.