Live updates - crash shuts A55 in both directions with warnings of 'long delays'
Traffic Wales said the emergency services are tending to the accident.
The roads manager warned: 'Heavy congestion in the area with long delays, emergency services on scene.'
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16:17Andrew Forgrave
'Severe delays'
Congestion maps show the Expressway has been closed between junction 33 for Lloc and Caerwys, and junction 31 for Northop.
Tailbacks are likely to build on surrounding roads, especially the A548 coast road.
AA Roadwatch reports:
Severe delays of 15 minutes and delays increasing on westbound A55 between J33 A5119 Northop Road (Northop) and J32 A5026 (Holywell).
Average speed 10mph.
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