KEY EVENT
Police refer themselves to IPCC over incident
Police have just issued a statement confirming that officers were pursuing the vehicle before it crashed.
The driver has now been transferred to hospital in Stoke where he condition is described as serious.
North Wales Police have referred the matter to the IPCC as the vehicle was being pursued by officers prior to the collision.
Supt Jane Banham said: “Incidents of this nature are rare and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have seen the BMW convertible being driven along the A55 prior to the collision.”
Anyone with information relating to the collision is asked to call 10 quoting reference V022928.
Road fully reopened
All lanes have now been reopened on the A55 westbound between Junction 25 (Bodelwyddan) and Junction 24 (Abergele). The road had been closed following an incident.
Still closed
One lane is still closed following the incident westbound between Junction 25 and Junction 24. Lane one is closed but the traffic sensors suggest traffic is coping well with the situation at present.
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Crash in Denbighshire
There’s been another crash on the A55 heading westbound which will cause some more problems.
One lane blocked and slow traffic due to accident on A55 Westbound between J30 (Travellers Inn) and J29 (Pant-y-dulath).
Lane one (of two) blocked.
Lane one (of two) blocked.
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Recovery 'in progress'
It appears that recovery vehicles are on the scene to remove the car.
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A55 driver seriously hurt in crash amid reports police chased him
A man was left seriously injured after his car plummeted off a bridge and down an embankment onto the A55 in a suspected police chase with armed officers. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway near J24 for Abergele just before 11.50am today.
Several motorists have taken to the A55 Traffic, Incidents, Information Facebook page claiming that police with guns were pursuing the silver BMW when it crashed.
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Road remains closed
Despite previous reports that the road has re-opened we are being told by motorists that it is still closed.
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Queues on A547 easing
I’m told that the queues on the A547 diversion route are easing.
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Video from the scene
Here’s a video we took at the scene earlier.
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Air ambulance photo
Thanks to Ian for sending in his pictures of the incident. Here is the air ambulance at the scene before a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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Scene taped off
Police have taped off the wreckage of the car.
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Police pictured at the scene
Here’s some photos of police at the scene taken by our photographer Arwyn Roberts.
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Delays on A547
Still long queues on the A547 due to the diversion from the A55.
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Conwy Borough FC v Holywell Town FC delayed
The crash and road closure has also impacted on this game.
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Bangor match kick-off postponed
The match will now kick off at 2.45pm instead.
Due to a crash on the A55, the match has been delayed until 2:45pm! Sorry for any inconvenience caused! @WPL_Official@CardiffMetFC
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Bangor match delayed
Kick-off has been delayed due to team members getting stuck in the traffic.
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Photo from scene
Thanks to Ian who has tweeted us this photo from the scene.
@dailypostwales BMW 3 Series chased by police at St George
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One lane to re-open shortly
Police say that one lane will open A55 Westbound St George shortly, traffic is heavy so expect delays.
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Reports of a police chase prior to crash
Police are refusing to confirm or deny at this stage if the car involved was being chased by officers before it crashed. There are several reports on social media that armed police were pursuing the vehicle at the time. I am told that a fuller statement will be made by police on the matter later today.
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Police confirm 'serious incident'
Police have released a statement saying that they are at the scene of a “serious road traffic collision”. They warn the road is closed and that there will be delays for some time.
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KEY EVENT
Man suffers serious injuires
A man has suffered serious injuries in the crash. The Welsh Ambulance Service sent “numerous” vehicles to the scene and have taken a man to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with serious injuries.
A spokeswoman said: “We were called to a road traffic collision on the A55 involving a male at 11.48am. We sent numerous vehicles to the scene including a helicopter, rapid response vehicle and ambulance. We transported the male to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with serious injuries.”
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Football fans urged to seek alternative route
Holywell Town are advising their fans of the delays.
**Attention** Supporters travelling to Conwy please note A55 closed at Abergele - please seek alternative route... fb.me/1I28nOBLw
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Car reported to be badly damaged
Witnesses say that the car is silver or white in colour. However it is difficult to know the make or model due to the damage sustained. No indication yet on injuries however an air ambulance has been at the scene.
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Witnesses report police are 'everywhere'
Lots of concerned motorists have been posting on the A55 Traffic, Incidents, Information Facebook page about the incident. They say that there is a heavy police presence with officers “everywhere”. It’s also reported that the police helicopter is hovering above the scene.
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Slow traffic on diversion route
The A547 diversion route is backing up now due to vehicles diverting away from the A55. Red shows where queues are most severe.
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A55 queues
The road is closed but there are some vehicles stuck on the road due to the incident. Here’s a look at a traffic map showing where queues have formed.
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Reports of man trapped in car
Motorists are reporting that a man is trapped in the car which is on its side.
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Delays on the A547
Traffic heavier than normal and very slow traffic on A547 Rhuddlan Road Westbound between St Asaph Avenue and A55 J24 (Abergele).
Due to traffic diverting from the closure of the A55.
Due to traffic diverting from the closure of the A55.
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Fire service not in attendance
The fire service say they have not been called to the scene.
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Air ambulance on the scene
Witnesses report that the air ambulance is in attendance.
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Car on side
A car is on its side according to one witness.
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Slow traffic
There is stop-start traffic due to the incident. The crash has happened between J24A and J24 however the road is closed at J27 to allow a suitable diversionary route.
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A55 crash
Police have closed the A55 westbound due to a crash.
The westbound carriageway is shut between J27 St Asaph and J24 Abergele.
Emergency services are on the scene.
We’ll keep you updates on this breaking incident.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-crash-shuts-a55-between-12623199
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