Live A55 updates as car fire sparks long delays
An initial Traffic Wales statement said: "Warning - Vehicle Fire. A55 Eastbound J29 Rhuallt off slip. Traffic Officers and Fire Service en route."
They later said: "Fire service are now on scene. Traffic is currently on stop. Heavy congestion in the area." One lane and the slip road remain shut.
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