The A55 closed as rescue team battle to save serious crash victims

Traffic Wales said the westbound carriageway at Rhuallt Hill was closed, and the eastbound carriageway was partially blocked.

⚠Adverse Driving Conditions⚠

📍#A55 Rhuallt Hill in both directions.

Westbound closed | Eastbound partially blocked⛔

Take care in the area. pic.twitter.com/Pg4iq2bHua

— Traffic Wales North & Mid (@TrafficWalesN) November 22, 2024

Traffic monitoring service Inrix was reporting that a collision occurred in the area.

Traffic Wales said: “Adverse Driving Conditions – A55 Rhuallt Hill in both directions. Westbound closed, Eastbound partially blocked. Take care in the area.”

It issued an update at 9.55am, saying: “Driving conditions on the A55 Rhuallt Hill remain poor. Westbound remains closed due to a collision. Eastbound remains partially blocked due to several stranded vehicles. Ploughs are in the process of clearing the carriageways.”

Inrix reported: “A55 North Wales Expressway Westbound blocked, stationary traffic due to earlier accident, a car involved, snow and ice from J30 (Travellers Inn) to J29 (Pant-Y-Dulath). Car has been moved from the middle of the road but traffic officers still have traffic at a standstill.”