Accidents near a local school

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TWO road accidents involving children have prompted a community group to call for urgent traffic calming measures near a school.

Measures have already been put in place near Rhosymedre School in Plas Madoc, to curb speeding, including 20 mph signs.

But a 10-year-old boy had his foot run over near the school, and in a separate incident on the estate, a seven-year-old boy had some teeth knocked out in an accident.

Plas Madoc Communities First has now asked Wrexham Council to appoint a school crossing patrol worker.

Miriam Beard, a co-ordinator for Plas Madoc Communities First, said: "There are two schools, and we have just opened a day centre and a nursery.

"Last week, a seven-year-old boy's teeth were knocked out, and then a 10-year-old had his foot run over near the school.

"These are not the first incidents that have happened. Somebody was run over a year or so ago, and it shouldn't be happening.

"I have been here four years, and there have been four accidents in that time, in what is a very small area. The have put speed bumps in but they are only in a small area and the people here want a school crossing patrol."

Plas Madoc councillor Paul Blackwell supports the residents' call for a school crossing patrol. and says speeding has been a regular talking point at community meetings.