A55 incident live updates as car 'crashes off carriageway'
A car has reportedly crashed off the A55, leading to delays for drivers. Emergency services have been called to the westbound carriageway between Colwyn Bay and Llandudno Junction to deal with the incident.
Witnesses said a car had crashed off the A55, with recovery crews now at the scene. Traffic Wales warned a lane closure was in place while recovery was carried out.
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