A55 closed in both directions due to police incident

A55 closed in both directions due to police incident

The A55 was closed in both directions after a police incident.

It is closed between J35 Dobs Hill and J36 Broughton.




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The A55 has reopened

The A55 has been reopened between J35 Dobs Hill and J36 Broughton. There are currently no major delays reported on this section.

Bridge fall

Witnesses reported that a person fell from a bridge over the A55. This information has not been officially confirmed.

Our thoughts are with the person concerned. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Scene of the accident

The AA traffic map shows the location of the incident.

The AA said: “Road closure and delays due to a police incident on the A55 in both directions between J35 A550 (Dobbs Hill) and J36 A5104 Mold Road (Warren Bank Interchange).”

Air ambulance

The Wales Air Ambulance is understood to be en route to the scene from its base in Welshpool.

Police incident

The A55 was closed in both directions.

The motorway is closed between junction 35 Dobs Hill and junction 36 Broughton.

This follows a police incident in the area. Traffic Wales has urged people to “plan ahead for delays”.