A section of the A55 has been closed due to an accident.

Police said that a lorry has overturned on the westbound carriageway near J24 for Abergele.

The westbound carriageway has been closed as a result.

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Signing out

That’s all from us on this incident tonight. The road is still closed westbound and there are some minor delays but diversions are in place. We’ll try and bring you a further update at 7am tomorrow.

Everything we know so far

A lorry driver has been taken to hospital following a “serious” crash on the A55. Police were forced to close the A55 westbound just after J24 between Abergele and Llanddulas after the HGV overturned. Witnesses report that the lorry had overturned and landed in a field next to the road. Firefighters managed to free the trapped man from the lorry with the help of a technical rescue unit. He has been taken to hospital, however his condition is not known. The road remains closed westbound at the moment.

Driver has been freed from the vehicle

Just spoken to the fire service who have confirmed they were called to the crash at 9.05pm. They sent crews from Abergele and Colwyn Bay as well as a technical rescue unit from Wrexham. The driver is now out of the vehicle and is being taken to hospital.

Emergency services remain at the scene

Emergency crews are still working at the scene. At this stage it’s not clear if the driver of the lorry has been injured.

Crash described as 'serious'

The fire service has tweeted about the crash.

Slip roads remain closed

Reports that traffic is starting to slowly move again but police are still blocking off the slip road at Abergele.

Lorry has overturned into field

Witness Alis Penk has posted on the A55 Traffic, Incidents and Information page on Facebook that the lorry has overturned into a field next to the A55. Alis said that firefighters and an ambulance are also at the scene.

Firefighters called to overturned lorry on A55
Firefighters called to overturned lorry on A55 (Image: Alis Penk)

Firefighters called to the scene

A fire engine seems to be heading to the scene - we’ll bring you an update from the fire service as soon as we can.

Delays reported heading west

There are some queues starting to build following the accident.

Delays on the A55 westbound due to an overturned lorry near Llanddulas
Delays on the A55 westbound due to an overturned lorry near Llanddulas

Traffic Wales update

Traffic Wales has also confirmed the closure.

Debris reported on the road

Motorists on the A55 Traffic, Incidents and Information page on Facebook report that there is a lot of debris on the road due to the accident.

Police attempting to divert traffic

Police are trying to put a diversion in place following the accident.

A55 westbound closed

A lorry has overturned on the A55.

Police have closed the westbound carriageway at J24 for Abergele.

We’ll bring you more updates as we get them.