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Owen Evans & Lottie Gibbons

Toddler killed in tragic A55 lorry crash named

A toddler who died following a horror crash between a car and a lorry on the A55 has been named.

Elis Wyn Owen, who was just 21 months old, died shortly after the crash near Gwalchmai on Sunday.

A woman, believed to be the boy's mother, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision involving a Ford Mondeo and a lorry.

An inquest into the boy's death will be held at a later date, reports North Wales Online.

The road re-opened shortly before 9pm. (Daily Post Wales)

A front seat passenger in the car, understood to be the boy's mother, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the crash.

Condolences for the family were posted on social media, with hundreds of people expressing their sadness at the news of his death.

One said: "Oh my god, this is so so sad.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the little boy’s family during their incredibly sad time."

And another said: "Unimaginable grief. Poor little darling. Please God bless and help his family in their dreadful loss."

The scene of the crash on the A55 between Llangefni and Rhosneigr (Eryl Crump)

Following the crash, police said: "The female front seat passenger was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor but she has since been transferred to hospital in Stoke and is described as being in a critical condition.

"The male driver was uninjured.

Inspector Gareth Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly this is being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision and our heartfelt sympathies remain with the baby boy’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

“The investigation is currently underway and we are appealing to anybody who may have witnesses the collision, or who may have seen either vehicle shortly before 2pm to contact us.”

Police, firefighters and paramedics all attended the scene of the crash.

Anybody who may be able to assist with the investigation is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the live webchat quoting reference number Y022708.

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