A stretch of the A55 was closed in one direction due to a “serious" collision this morning involving one vehicle.

The latest traffic reports said that the incident occurred between J16 Conway Road (Dwygyfylchi) and J17 A547 (Conwy Morfa). And that the A55 Penmaenbach Tunnel has been closed eastbound.

Routes through Dwygyfylchi and Capelulo are also slow as drivers divert around closure. The road is reported to have been closed since 5.50am.

Police have confirmed that the collision was fatal, and are appealing for further information.

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: “We are currently dealing with a serious RTC on the eastbound carriageway of the A55 at Dwygyfylchi.

“The eastbound carriageway will be closed for a considerable amount of time whilst emergency services deal with the incident, and eastbound traffic is being diverted off at J11 (Llandegai) onto the A5.

“Please allow extra time for any journeys and use alternative routes where necessary.”

 

Traffic Wales said: “Reminder - #A55 remains closed eastbound from J16 Puffin Roundabout  Penmaenbach Headland to J17 Conwy following a serious collision.

“The road is likely to remain closed for some time.

“Please follow the signed diversion via A55 J11, A5,A470 before re-joining at J19”
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North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed they are at the scene with one appliance. Initially, it was two after they received the call at 5.56am.

Traffic control measures have also been put in place at the westbound Conwy tunnel due to the volume of traffic in the area.

Traffic reports on INRIX now says that investigation work is underway.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said that they received a call at 5.50am about a single-vehicle RTC and responded with an ambulance car, an ambulance, and an ambulance officer.

They said that police will be "taking the lead" regarding any information on "the patients' condition".

UPDATE: Lane 2 has reopened but Lane 1 remains closed according to Traffic Wales.

Lane 1 shall remain closed "until further notice." 

The lane has since reopened.