Update: Section of A550 in Flintshire reopens following Sunday night closure due to a road traffic collision

Update: The road appears to back open this morning.

Earlier report: North Wales Police closed a section of the A550 on Sunday night following a road traffic collision.

The incident occurred just before 9pm on Sunday, March 5, prompting the closure of the road between the junction with the A5104/A5118 Penymynydd roundabout and the junction with the A5104 Penyffordd roundabout.

In a statement posted on social media, a police spokesperson said: “The A550 is closed between the junction with the A5104/A5118 Penymynydd Roundabout and the junction with the A5104 Penyffordd Roundabout due to a road traffic collision. Please avoid the area and use other routes.’

Police have not released any further information about the incident.

The A550 is a major route that connects Flintshire with Wrexham.