A crash involving a car and a lorry has closed the A548 Sealand Road in both directions.
The crash, which has been described by police as "serious", happened between Western Avenue and A494 / B5441 Welsh Road (Drome Corner).
Two air ambulances, two paramedics in rapid response vehicles and a crew in an emergency ambulance have been at the scene, according to the ambulance service.
Officers from North Wales Police are also at the scene, and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they have two crews from Deeside in attendance.
Flintshire council say they have "no indications" how long the road will be closed for.
Our reporter Steve Bagnall is at the scene and we will bring you updates as this incident develops.
Key Events
Fatal accident
A man has died and a woman is fighting for her life after a car and lorry collided. The crash, involving a Renault Megane and an HGV. took place just before noon on the A548, Sealand Road, Flintshire.
Family liaison
Police Family Liaison officers are currently with the man’s family and the coroner has been informed. Anyone who witnessed collision is asked to call the Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting reference W014858.
Police statement - fatal accident
Sgt Emlyn Hughes of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly the male driver of the Renault Megane was pronounced dead at the scene and the female passenger was airlifted to hospital with serious life threatening injuries.”
“We are advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes, as the road is likely to remain closed for several hours.”
He added: “I am keen to hear from anyone who may have been travelling along the road at the time and who witnessed the collision.”
Diversions
Diversions are currently heading through Saughall, but it is probably best to avoid the area altogether.
Accident blackspot
The road is well known as an accident blackspot, with a number of serious collisions on the stretch over recent years.
Average speed cameras have recently been installed on the road.
Video from the collision
Our reporter Steve Bagnall has taken this video from the point where the road is blocked.
Second air ambulance leaving scene
Here is an image of the second air ambulance leaving the scene.
Second air ambulance leaving scene
It appears that the second air ambulance is now leaving the scene of the crash.
Two air ambulances on the scene
I have just had the following statement from the ambulance service.
A spokesman said:
We were called at approximately 12pm this afternoon to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry on Sealand Road, Sealand.
Two Wales Air Ambulances, two paramedics in rapid response vehicles and a crew in an emergency ambulance are currently at the scene. “
Reporter on the scene
Our reporter Steve Bagnall is at the scene, where the road has been closed
Location of the road closure
This image shows where the crash has taken place.
A road closure is in place between Drome Corner and the turning for Saughall.
Air ambulance leaving the scene
Flight tracking website shows the Air Ambulance leaving the scene of the crash.
Council update
Sam Tulley, road space manager with Flintshire Council, said: “We currently have no indications as to how long the road will be closed for, an update will be sent as soon as we have anymore information.”
Crash is "serious"
Police have said they are in attendance at a “serious” crash on the road.
It involves a HGV and a car.
The force said the road will be closed for some time.
Fire service in attendance
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed they have two crews from Deeside in attendance at the crash.
Reports of air ambulance on the scene
There are reports that the air ambulance is on the scene.
Road closed in both directions
It appears that the crash has happened at the junction for Saughall, with the road closed in both directions.
