A TEENAGER who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a falling tree does not have "life threatening" injuries, police have said.

Emergency services were called after a branch landed on the Ysgol Bryn Elian pupil on a path near the school at about 8.50am on Wednesday morning.

The teenager suffered serious injuries and became trapped under the branch. He was rescued by firefighters and taken by air ambulance to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool for specialist treatment.

North Wales Pioneer: Police remain at the scene, which has been cordoned off while an investigation is carried out.Police remain at the scene, which has been cordoned off while an investigation is carried out.

North Wales Police have confirmed the teenager is "not as badly hurt as was first thought".

A spokesperson for the force said: "Thankfully the boy is not as badly hurt as was first thought.

"Although his injuries were serious they are not now thought to be life changing or threatening."

The path, alongside Llanelidan Road, remains closed while the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) carries out an investigation.

North Wales Pioneer: Police are working with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out an investigation into the incident.Police are working with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out an investigation into the incident.

Chief inspector Owain Llewelyn said: "We are working with the HSE to establish the full circumstances and we are grateful to all those who responded so quickly to help."

Dave Humphreys, Ysgol Bryn Elian headteacher, said the school "remains in contact with the family" and wishes to make no further comment at this time.

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson added: "Conwy's Education Service has been informed and is offering support to the school."