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Wrong-way driver smashes into taxi in Essex
The suspect remains in custody after police say the stolen taxi hit a cyclist, damaged parked cars and drove the wrong way on the A55.
- On Monday evening, North Wales Police arrested a man after stopping a stolen taxi traveling in the wrong direction on the A55, halting the vehicle between Rhosneigr and Rhostrehewfa at 7:55 p.m.
- Shortly after the taxi was stolen from Holyhead at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, the vehicle struck a cyclist and several parked cars on London Road before entering the A55.
- The injured cyclist remains in hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while a man remains in custody questioned on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving, and failing to provide.
- Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Nick Evans urged witnesses to contact North Wales Police by calling 101, quoting reference O140476, if they have dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage of the incident.
- Officers continue investigating the Holyhead and A55 incidents, with Evans noting the potential consequences of the dangerous driving in light of tragic events in Cleveland while police discourage public speculation.
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