Live updates after A55 closed in both directions
The A55 has been closed in both directions due to a police "incident".
The road is shut from Junction 19 (Black Cat roundabout) to Junction 21 in Colwyn Bay. Emergency Services are dealing with the incident.
Drivers have been asked to avoid the area.
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