Two people are dead and three left seriously injured after a car crashed into a gym in Wales.
Emergency services raced to the Lyons Den Fitness gym in Bagillt, Flinsthire at around 2.30am today.
A single car was involved in the crash which saw the air ambulance called in to help those injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a white BMW 330 saloon on the A548 in the run up to the time of the accident, as it travelled towards Bagillt from the direction of Flint.
Lyons Den Fitness issued a statement on social media to say that it was closed until further notice following structural damage to the building caused by the crash.
Faye, posting on the gym's Facebook group, said: "Gym closed. Sad news I'm afraid.
"Major traffic incident with structural damage to building. Honestly can't say anymore than this ATM.
"With the police, will keep you all updated as I know more re opening back up."
Two rapid response vehicles and five ambulance crews were in attendance according to a spokeswoman for the Welsh Ambulance Service.
A North Wales Police spokeswoman said: "Officers attended the scene of a single vehicle Road Traffic Collision in the early hours of this morning (Friday).
"The collision occurred near the junction of the A548 with the A5026 at Bagillt, and road closures were put in place.
"Sadly, two people have died, and another three are currently in hospital in a serious condition.
"Officers remain at the scene whilst our investigations continue, and the road will be closed until at least lunchtime.
"We are appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam footage, that saw a white BMW 330 saloon travelling along the A548 from the Flint direction towards Bagillt, prior to 2.30am to please contact us."
Anyone with further information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101.
