Police vehicles get stuck in snow trying to help Ellesmere Port driver who ignored road closed signs

Update: The North Wales Police Rural Crime team has provided an update on the outcome of the incident.

Posting on Twitter, they said: “One male in his 30s, who is lucky to be uninjured has now been dropped at a taxi rank in Mold and will receive a hefty fine for his irresponsible actions.

“His car is badly damaged in the crash and remains unrecoverable All officers safe Thank you to NEWSAR for rescuing us.”

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An exasperated North Wales Police’s Rural Crime team have detailed how they have helped a number of people today, in incidents that appear entirely preventable.

This evening they have said: “Serious situation….a driver has visited the Moel Famau area from Ellesmere Port and ignored the closed road. They have then skidded off the road on ice.”

“We have 2 vehicles on scene trying to assist but the weather is atrocious meaning both police vehicles stuck!”

They then later said, “One persons stupidity by ignoring rules and closed roads has now led to officers stuck in treacherous conditions”

“Sadly we now have to call out a local volunteer rescue group with 4 x 4 to assist”

“This is so frustrating and unnecessary and risking everyone”

Earlier today the team said, “Another one of those days, where responsible people stay at home and yet others see a Road Closed sign as ‘feel free, move the sign, go ahead and help yourself’ ”

They also noted an ‘Excuse of the day’ saying that they had been given a response from an individual “I didnt know, I dont watch the news as it depresses me”, they pointed out “I’m sure a £200 fine will depress more!”