The A55 has been shut due to a serious crash. The road has been closed between the A51 for Chester and the A41 for Christleton.
The air ambulance has landed at the scene of the crash. Cheshire Police said: “We’ve put a full road closure in both directions on the A55 dual carriageway near Christleton following a serious incident.
“Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.” Earlier, National Highways said: “The A55 in Cheshire is closed westbound between the A51 (Chester) and the A41 (Christleton) due to a serious collision.
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“Cheshire Police are among the emergency services on scene. More information including diversion route details to follow.”
North West Motorway Police said: “We currently have police at the scene of a collision on A55 between J40 Vicars cross and 39. We currently have a full closure at that location. Expect delays in the area.” This is a breaking news story and we will bring you all the latest as we get it.
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13:51Steve Bagnall
Major traffic jams in the area
There are major delays around the area of the crash on the A55, according to AA road maps.
13:48Steve Bagnall
Two air ambulances reported at the scene
There are reports that two air ambulances have landed at the scene. We’ll bring you further details when we get them.
13:43Steve Bagnall
Wales Air Ambulance lands at the scene
A Wales Air Ambulance has landed at the scene of the collision:
13:40Key Event
A55 stretch now closed in both directions
Cheshire Police said the dual carriageway is now closed in both directions following a ‘serious collision’:
We’ve put a full road closure in both directions on the A55 dual carriageway near Christleton following a serious incident.
Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
13:37Steve Bagnall
Traffic queues at the scene of the crash
Traffic delays are reported in the area. Here is the latest from the Inrix traffic monitoring service:
A55 Westbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from J40 A51 Tarvin Road (Vicars Cross Interchange, Vicars Cross) to J39 A41 (Sainsbury’s / Boughton Heath Roundabout, Huntington)
13:35Key Event
A55 stretch closed after ‘serious collision’
A stretch of the A55 westbound, heading towards North Wales, has been closed following a serious collision. between Chester and Christleton.
13:31Steve Bagnall
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