THE Welsh Air Ambulance helicopter was called to Connah's Quay this morning.

The helicopter landed near to GT's Bar and Grill on Wepre Lane, Connah's Quay, after being called to assist a person at a residential address nearby.

The person was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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Air Ambulance in Wepre today. Photo: Mike Parry

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called this morning, Tuesday 26 October at 9.48am to a residential address in the Connah's Quay area to reports of a person in need of medical assistance.

"We responded with one emergency ambulance and the Wales Air Ambulance. One person was taken by road to Glan Clwyd Hospital for treatment."