Police warn motorists to slow down in rain following two incidents on the A55

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The westbound carriageway of the A55 has now reopened following an earlier closure due to an overturned van.

A red van ended up on its side near junction 33, Northop just after 7am.

One lane was closed as fire and ambulance crews attended the scene.

Three people have been taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital with minor injuries.

The carriageway was fully closed for a period of time to allow for recovery of the van, it has now fully reopened.

Police also say there was a second collsion on the A55 which closed the eastbound entry slip road at J27 St Asaph.

Latest traffic report says;

A55 Eastbound entry slip road re-opened, overturned vehicle removed at J27 A525 The Roe (St Asaph). The entry slip road from the A525 onto the eastbound A55 was closed to assist.[/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_style=”3d” style=”square” message_box_color=”alert-info” icon_type=”pixelicons” icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-info”]

Latest Weather Report for Deeside

Showers this morning, becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. Thunder possible. High around 20C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%.[/vc_message][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Two collisions on the A55 before 08.00am. The weather conditions today will mean it’s takes you longer to stop! @NWPolice @dailypostwales pic.twitter.com/CTggtDNhO3

— NWPRoadsPolicingUnit (@NWPRPU) May 29, 2017

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Road open again. Thank you for your patience @NWPolice @DeesideDotCom @FlintshireCC @dailypostwales @TrafficWalesN pic.twitter.com/yDmC7uIjBp
— NWPRoadsPolicingUnit (@NWPRPU) May 29, 2017

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