Live A55 updates as crash causes long delays in Flintshire
A crash on the A55 is causing long delays in Flintshire. It has happened Westbound between J32 A5026 (Holywell) to J31 A5151 (Caerwys). A Traffic Wales statement said: "A55 westbound J32 Holywell - J31 Caerwys. Lane 2 - Closed due to collision. Traffic officers en route. Delays are expected."
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