A5 crash live updates as air ambulance called to scene
Emergency services are at a crash on the A5. People have been urged to avoid the area, following the incident in Maerdy, Conwy.
A Traffic Wales update said: "Road Traffic Collision. A5 in both directions between Maerdy - Druid lights partially blocked. Avoid the area. Emergency services attending."
The air ambulance was also called to the scene.
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