TWO people have been flown to hospital following a 'serious' crash in Flintshire this afternoon.

The RTC occurred in Higher Kinnerton, at the junction between Lesters Lane and Kinnerton Lane. 

Traffic reports state that both roads have been closed following the incident and warned motorists that there is heavy traffic in the area. 

Two air ambulances landed at the scene, with two people being flown to Stoke Hospital, the Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed. 

The Leader: The scene in Higher Kinnerton.The scene in Higher Kinnerton. (Image: UGC)

An eye witness said: "Serious Accident at the junction between Lesters Lane and Kinnerton Lane.

"Kinnerton Road, Lesters Lane are both shut. Given the apparent severity of the accident the road may be shut for some time.

"Avoid the area please."

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today (25 July) shortly before 1pm, to reports of a road traffic collision on Kinnerton Lane, Higher Kinnerton.

"We sent one emergency ambulance and one Cymru high acuity response unit paramedic to the scene, where we were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance. Two people were flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”