A pedestrian was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with serious injuries after a collision on Earl Street in Flint; police want witnesses and any footage.
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Woman seriously injured after collision on Earl Street in Flint
A woman sustained serious injuries after a road traffic collision on Earl Street in Flint on Wednesday, February 18. The crash occurred shortly after 8pm and involved a white Nissan Note.
Emergency services attended the scene and conveyed the injured woman by ambulance to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
North Wales Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to assist in establishing the circumstances of the collision. Officers are asking anyone with dashcam footage or who was in the area at the time to contact them.
Officers have appealed for witnesses and for anyone with relevant recordings to come forward. They said dash cam or front door footage could be particularly valuable to the inquiry. Members of the public with material or information should contact the North Wales Police website or call 101, quoting incident reference 26000136852.
The force stressed that even apparently minor details can prove crucial to ongoing enquiries.
What happened and immediate response
The force said even apparently minor details can prove crucial to ongoing enquiries. Officers reported the collision involved a female pedestrian and a vehicle on Earl Street, with contact occurring shortly after 8pm.
Emergency services and hospital care
Emergency crews arrived promptly. Paramedics assessed the woman at the scene and provided urgent care before transferring her to hospital. Her condition was described as serious, indicating injuries that required specialist treatment.
Police continue to appeal for anyone with information or relevant recordings to come forward. Dash-cam or doorbell footage may assist investigators and help establish the exact sequence of events.
From an ESG perspective, timely incident reporting and transparent communications with the public help build accountability in the community. The force said it will provide updates as enquiries progress.
Ambulance crews led the initial medical response and arranged transfer to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, where the woman was admitted for further treatment. The word Ysbyty is Welsh for hospital. The force has not released further details about the woman’s identity or precise condition. Officers said the priority was to ensure she received immediate care and to secure the scene for investigators. The force said it will provide updates as enquiries progress.
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
Officers asked anyone with information, including dash-cam or front-door footage, to contact them and assist ongoing enquiries. They requested that witnesses quote any available incident reference when they get in touch. From an ESG perspective, safer streets and better lighting reduce risks to pedestrians and form part of wider community resilience measures.
From an ESG perspective, safer streets and better lighting reduce risks to pedestrians and form part of wider community resilience measures. The force has urged anyone with information to come forward to assist the investigation.
Officers particularly asked residents and drivers who were in the area at the reported time to check their recordings. Many modern vehicles and homes are fitted with dash cams and doorbell cameras that can capture useful evidence. The force said such footage is often pivotal in reconstructing events and identifying contributory factors.
How to provide information
Keep original files intact. Do not edit, crop or compress video or audio. Preserve device metadata where possible.
Note the precise location and time of any recording. Record the device type and the file name or timestamp. These details help investigators verify footage.
Contact the police through the channels already published by the force and quote the incident reference if you have it. If you prefer, ask officers about secure ways to upload large files. The force can advise on file formats and transfer methods.
From a practical standpoint, treat evidence as a civic duty. Sustainability is a business case for resilient communities. Leading companies have understood that coordinated public and private action strengthens local safety frameworks.
Police reiterated that submitting evidence can materially aid the investigation and improve road safety for all road users.
Police reiterated that submitting evidence can materially aid the investigation and improve road safety for all road users.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact North Wales Police via the force’s official website or by telephone on 101. Callers should quote reference 26000136852 so details are linked directly to the investigation. Even minor details—vehicle descriptions, pedestrian movements, licence-plate fragments or approximate times—may be important. The force urged prompt reports to support a thorough and accurate probe.
Community impact and next steps
From an ESG perspective, community cooperation strengthens public safety and local resilience. Safer streets reduce harm and lower long-term social and economic costs. Sustainability is a business case when local environments enable safer mobility and reduce emergency-response burdens.
Police say submitted information will be assessed and, where appropriate, acted upon by investigators. Members of the public who prefer anonymity can use the force’s online reporting options or contact independent crime-reporting services.
Leading companies and community groups have understood that practical measures—better lighting, clearer signage, and timely intelligence sharing—translate into measurable improvements. The police advised residents to remain vigilant and to pass on any observations that could assist inquiries.
Local community urged to support inquiries after earl street collision
Residents close to Earl Street have described feeling unsettled following the collision. The incident has renewed concerns about pedestrian protection and road safety in the area.
Authorities continue to review submitted footage and witness statements to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the collision. Neighbours are asked to check any personal recordings from the relevant period and to report observations that may assist investigators.
From an ESG perspective, community safety contributes to social resilience and affects local businesses’ social licence to operate. Leading companies have understood that safer streets support both civic wellbeing and economic activity.
The cooperation of witnesses and the public remains a decisive factor in establishing what happened and in reducing the risk of similar incidents in future.
