Cyclist died suddenly on A5 in Wrexham while on charity ride

A cyclist has died while taking part in a charity bike ride.

At 10:45am today a 44-year-old man collapsed on the A5 near Chirk whilst riding his bike.

North Wales Police, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and the Air Ambulance attended the scene but sadly he did not survive.

The man who is from Staffordshire was taking part in a charity cycle ride for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice from Staffordshire to Llangollen.

Temporary Superintendent Nick Evans said: “Members of the public and the emergency services tried their very best to help the cyclist and I am very sad to say that their efforts were not successful.

“Our thoughts are with the gentleman’s family and friends.

“Could I please ask that any witnesses to the incident contact the North Wales Police control room on 101 and quote V065161.”

The A5 was closed in both directions causing heavy traffic whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.