A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash in Shotton.
A road closure was in place from around 7am due to a police investigation after an earlier collision.
Motorists were asked to avoid Chester Road West between King George Street and Ryeland Street.
A 25-year-old has since been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath.
Sgt Craig West said: “The driver has been arrested. Thankfully no one was injured as a result of the extensive damage to vehicles, railings and a gas pipe.”
“Please avoid the area and use alternative routes wherever possible while our inquiries continue. Thank you."
A force spokesman said on Twitter: "A man of 25 has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath after a collision on Chester Road Shotton at about 7.05am Please avoid the area as the road between King George Street and Ryeland Street remains closed Thank you."
A man of 25 has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath after a collision on Chester Road #Shotton at about 7.05am
— NWP North Flintshire (@NWPNorthFlint) August 2, 2020
Please avoid the area as the road between King George Street and Ryeland Street remains closed Thank you pic.twitter.com/VKM7BGtkD8
Eye witnesses said businesses have been evacuated due to a gas leak.
Cllr Mike Evans said the scene looked like a 'warzone' and it was 'unbelievable'.
Cllr Sean Bibby added: "Not what I particularly wanted to wake up to a Sunday morning. Driver has been apprehended by the Police, the damage to street furniture is enormous and I believe gas main damaged too.
"Road likely to be closed off for some time yet. How somebody wasn't seriously injured or killed is nothing short of a miracle. Big Thank you to North Wales Police, Flintshire CC Highways and United Utilities for their hard work dealing with the situation."
Concerns have been expressed on social media of incidents like this 'putting people off' from going into Shotton.
This is the second time this week a collision has occurred on that road.
Big Thank you to North Wales Police @NWPNorthFlint @FlintshireCC Highways and United Utilities for their hard work dealing with the situation - significant investigation and repair work ahead road closure likely now for some time best to avoid area for now #Shotton pic.twitter.com/35HZUE38Jc
— Sean Bibby (@SeanBibby1) August 2, 2020
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