A55 clear following earlier Delays near Northop due to a car fire

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales

This article is old - Published: Monday, Dec 17th, 2018

Traffic has returned to normal.

Earlier report: There are reports of delays on the westbound A55 near Northop due to a car fire.

Flintshire County Councillor Martin White posted a warning to drivers on Twitter just before 2.30pm.

Car on fire on A55 just past flint on way to Holywell. Take precaution on driving past @DeesideDotCom @northwalespolice pic.twitter.com/KFBQXOteYn

— Martin White (@MartinWhite66) December 17, 2018

The latest traffic report for the area states:

‘A55 North Wales Expressway Westbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to car fire between J33 A5119 Northop Road (Northop) and J32A A5026 (Pentre Halkyn). Emergency services are now in attendance.

Traffic is beginning the build along the westbound carriageway – more as and when we get it.