A PERSON was taken to hospital after air ambulances landed in a Flintshire village this morning. 

The two air ambulances were seen landing near the Sainsbury's local store on Mercia Drive in Mynydd Isa.

There are unconfirmed reports of a medical emergency at the Sainsbury's store. 

An eye-witness states that an elderly woman was taken ill at Sainsbury's.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today (12 June) shortly before 9am to reports of a medical emergency on Mercia Drive, Mynydd Isa.

"We sent two emergency ambulances to the scene, where we were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance. One person was taken by road to Ysbyty Gwynedd for further treatment.”

A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: “Air ambulances were called to our Mercia Drive, Mynydd Isa store this morning. Our store was closed for a short time and is now open as usual.”

The Leader: The second air ambulance seen at the incident. The second air ambulance seen at the incident. (Image: Nerys Jones)