Recap: Power cuts and tree fallen on A55 in crazy North Wales storms
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Witnesses reported crazy weather conditions including loud thunder and lightning at several locations.
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THERE is traffic chaos on major road networks after a serious collision closed the A55 by Chester. The two-vehicle collision occurred earlier today on the on the eastbound carriageway near Chester, between Boughton Heath and the Posthouse Roundabout.
The scene earlier today. Picture: Simon Warburton. The road closure now extends to J36A Broughton Retail Park. And traffic diverted away from the A55 is now tailing back miles on the A494 in Deeside and A483 in Wrexham, with large queues forming on roads into Chester, particularly on Wrexham Road. Update 16:44 Due to the ongoing incident on the #A55 J38 (Posthouse A483) - J39.
A MAJOR road in Denbighshire has been closed in both directions due to an incident . Motorists are being urged to avoid the area on the A5 which is closed in both directions between Druid and Maerdy. Traffic Wales Tweeted: The A5 Road is closed heading both directions between Druid and Maerdy due to an incident. Please avoid the area if possible, updates to follow. Druid and Maerdy due to an incident. Please avoid the area if possible, updates to follow.#TrafficWalesAlertpic.twitter.com/6G51cUKWzT Traffic Wales North & Mid #KeepWalesSafe (@TrafficWalesN) April 25, 2021