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An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a cyclist was injured in a crash which shut a major road for more than three hours.

The casualty was airlifted to Stoke hospital following the collision with a 4x4 on the A534 Wrexham Industrial Estate link road at about 4.10pm yesterday (July 13).

Police have asked for anybody who saw what happened or who has information to contact the force.

The North Wales Police (NWP) Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "Serious RTC on A543 near to Wxm Golf Club on Sat 13th July at 1615hrs, involving a silver Mitsubishi 4x4 and a cyclist.

"Anyone who witnessed this collision or has information is asked to call us on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference X098504."

The Welsh Ambulance Service (WAS) sent two rapid response (RRV) vehicles a road ambulance and two air ambulances were also sent to the scene.

A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said: "An adult patient was flown to Stoke Hospital for treatment."

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) also sent two fire engines from Wrexham with crews assisting moving the casualty.

The road had reopened by 7.35pm.

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