Calls have been made to introduce new safety measures to a stretch of road dubbed a “death zone”.

In the past 18 months two women have been killed in collisions in Dundonald Avenue, Abergele, which is the main route between the town centre and Pensarn and the A55.

Last month 71-year-old Dorothy Bowater, who lived in nearby Pentre Mawr, died after being hit by a car. It is understood she was trying to cross the road at the time.

In March, 2017, former police officer Hilda Blythin, who also lived alongside the road, was killed after apparently stepping into the path of a lorry near the traffic lights at the junction with Market Street.

Now local residents are calling on the local authorities to take action to prevent any further tragedies and tonight (Wednesday) when Abergele Town Council discuss the matter.

Cllr Charlie McCoubrey, who also serves on Conwy County Borough Council, said he was due to meet residents in the next couple of weeks to discuss their concerns but he hoped the town council would support them in principle.

In the meantime he has obtained quotes for the installation of speed indicator signs.

“In my opinion they are an effective means of making people aware of their speed,” he said.

In a letter to the authority one resident, whose name has not been revealed, says that over the last 10 years the volume of traffic along Dundonald Avenue has increased dramatically, especially with many motorists entering the road from Maes Canol and Faenol Avenue to avoid the queues at the traffic lights in the town centre.

“In short, this stretch has now become a death zone,” says the letter.

The writer went to Mrs Bowater’s aid when she was hit and rendered first-aid, but it was in vain.

“If no action is taken we are just a short time away from this happening again,” said the resident, who suggested that the limit be reduced from 30mph to 20mph and that islands or chicanes be introduced.