AN APPEAL for witnesses has been launched following a fatal collision in the Wrexham area today (June 24).

North Wales Police say the crash took place on the A525 near Llandegla. 

Officers say the incident involved a white Renault Traffic van and took place just after 5.30am this morning.  

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to a one vehicle RTC in which a man sadly died.

"We were called at 5.32am today (Saturday) by colleagues from WAST reporting a single vehicle RTC involving a white Renault Traffic van on the A525 near to the fishery in Llandegla.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit attended along with WAST and NWFRS, and the road was closed until approximately 10.30am.

"The deceased man’s family have been informed.

"Anyone who may have seen the van in the area, or who was driving and has dashcam is encouraged to contact us via our live webchat online."