An air ambulance landed at the scene of a 'medical emergency' in Wrexham this afternoon. 

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed they had been called out to an incident in Llay, after reports of an air ambulance landing near School Road and First Avenue.

They were called at 12.59pm, and one patient was transferred to Glan Clwyd hospital by road. 

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A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today (Wednesday 15 June) at 12:59pm to reports of a medical emergency in Llay, Wrexham.

"We sent two emergency ambulances, two rapid response vehicles to the scene, where we were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance.

"One person was taken by road to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for further treatment.”