New speed limit set for Celeb castle
Temporary limit to remain in place after tragic death of woman taking photo of Welsh castle
A new speed limit is due to be fixed outside the I'm A Celebrity castle - after a mum was killed as she tried to take a picture of it.
The limit was temporarily cut to 30mph after Sharn Hughes, 58, was hit by a car on the road during filming at the Welsh castle.
Mother-of-two Sharn had travelled ten miles from her home to Gwrych Castle in North Wales to see the lights for the TV show.
But she died in November after being hit by a Volvo on the road outside the castle as the celebs were inside the walls.
Now her friends and family are calling for the speed limit to be permanently cut to stop another tragedy.
Her family said:
“Her curiosity led to her wanting to see the lights at Gwrych Castle which unfortunately led to her untimely tragic death along a very busy road.
"We are truly heartbroken. She was hoping to take a photo and send it to a friend. We know that several others will have done and plan to do the same.
"We urge people to take so much care and remember it is a busy main A class road.”
Fans of the hit ITV show had regularly been gathering at the spot - and the speed limit was been cut from 60mph to 30 mph.
Conwy County Borough have revealed the change could be made permanent to prevent further accidents.
A spokesman said:
"The temporary speed limit on the A547, which was installed at the request of the police following a fatal accident, will remain in place while we consider whether a permanent change is appropriate.
“Any such change would involve further consultation with the police, the public and other interested parties.”