A road has been closed due to an ongoing police incident. A North Wales Police statement this morning said Gate Road between Froncysyllte and Trevor, has been shut.
Police have urged people to avoid the area “for the time being”.
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10:13Key Event
Road confirmed reopened
The Inrix traffic monitoring system is now confirming the road has reopened.
Gate Road in both directions re-opened, police incident over from the Aqueduct Inn (Froncysyllte) to The Telford Inn (Trevor).
There are still no further details what has happened. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.
09:24Steve Bagnall
Location of the incident
The incident happened on Gate Road between the Aqueduct Inn (pictured on the left) and the Telford Inn in Trevor, further down the road. North Wales Police has reporrted the road has reopened. The Inrix traffic monitoring service, is still reporting the road is closed. We’ll try and clarify this and bring you any further information on the incident.
08:32Steve Bagnall
Road has reopened
North Wales Police say the road has now reopened:
Gate Road between Froncysyllte and Trevor is now open. Thank you for your co-operation
We will let you know if we get any further information about the incident.
08:01Steve Bagnall
Reports of helicopter in the area
There have been reports of a helicopter over the area too. We wil let you know when have further details.
07:58Steve Bagnall
Latest traffic update from the area
Here is the latest traffic update from the Inrix traffic monitoring service:
Gate Road in both directions closed due to police incident from the Aqueduct Inn (Froncysyllte) to The Telford Inn (Trevor). Traffic is coping well.
07:56Steve Bagnall
Emergency services approached for further information
We have approached the emergency services for further information on this incident and will let you know when they get back.
07:51Steve Bagnall
Ambulance service at the scene
The Welsh Ambulance Service has also confirmed it is at the scene. But no further information can be given currently.
07:46Steve Bagnall
Fire service are at the scene
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it is at the scene. There are currently no further details
07:34Key Event
Road closed due to ‘ongoing police incident’
North Wales Police have released this statement this morning:
Due to an ongoing incident Gate Road between Froncysyllte and Trevor has been closed for the time being. Please avoid the area. Thank you for your co-operation.
07:33Steve Bagnall
Signing in
Good morning. I’ll be bringing you live updates on this incident. Steve Bagnall.
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