BROUGHTON residents say “it will only be a matter of time before someone is killed” when raising concerns once again about a crash hot spot.

The warning comes after an image shared to social media on July 18 shows that a black car had mounted the curb and crashed through the barrier coming off the A55 into Broughton near the shopping centre.

David Smith, member of the Parc Jasmin Neighbourhood Watch group, said: “Since the estate was built there has been numerous road traffic collisions on the roundabout. However they have recently increased in number, most where only one vehicle has been involved.

"Damaged railings have only been replaced with plastic cones and do not provide any protection. The cones have not been replaced with adequate protection for several months.

"Cars have driven over the cones to be replaced with more cones, fortunately nobody has been on the footpath at that time.

"There is only one footpath onto the estate, so anyone wanting to leave on foot has to walk along that path.

"Residents have serious concerns that it is only a matter of time that should no traffic calming and safety measures be put in place then someone will either be seriously injured or killed.”

The Parc Jasmin estate neighbours have highlighted the roundabout where accidents are becoming frequent and shared their worries that a time will soon come when a driver is seriously injured or killed as a result.

North Wales Police also issued an appeal for passing motorists to be vigilant in the area due to several accidents in the last few months alone.

A spokesman for the North Wales Roads Policing Unit said: “We are asking the public to take extra care when approaching one of the main roundabouts coming off the A55 into the Broughton area of Flintshire.

“There have been several accidents where crash barriers have been damaged, some of which have not yet been replaced. It is currently an advisory 30mph limit, please adhere to it and slow down.

“This roundabout is close to a large housing estate and also Broughton retail park, be mindful upon approach.”