A ROAD near Wrexham town centre was closed after a road traffic collision.

Via Twitter, PC Thomas Hough of North Wales Police confirmed shortly after 8am that New Road in Stansty had been closed due to the collision.

Diversions were put in place, taking motorists through Osborne Road and East Avenue.

PC Hough tweeted: "Just awaiting recovery, one male driver taken to hospital after a possible medical episode, no other injuries, road remains closed until recovery have finished, thank you for your patience."

The road re-opened before 10am.