A stretch of the A548 was closed following a crash. Motorists were urged to avoid the crash, which happened near Llangernyw in Conwy.

A North Wales Police statement said: "Due to a road traffic collision the A548 going towards Llangernyw from Llanrwst is closed - just after turning for the Old Vicarage, Pandy Tudur. Please avoid the area for the time being.

"Thank you for your co-operation and patience." This is a breaking news story. We will bring you all the latest as we get it via our live blog below.

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Road has reopened after crash involving van

North Wales Police has released a statement on the crash earlier today:

We were called at 9.26am reporting a single vehicle RTC involving a van on the A548 near Pandy Tudur.

The road was closed whilst recovery services cleared the van and it reopened at approximately 11.45am.


Road still closed

Latest from the Inrix traffic monintoring service:

A548 in both directions closed due to accident from Pandy Tudur to Llangernyw. Traffic is coping well.

Road has been closed since around 09:40, Affecting traffic between Llanrwst and Llanfair Talhaiarn.

Traffic update following crash

Here is the latest update from the Inrix traffic monitoring service:

A548 in both directions closed due to accident from Pandy Tudur to Llangernyw. Traffic is coping well.

Affecting traffic between Llanrwst and Llanfair Talhaiarn.

Stretch of A548 in Conwy shut after crash

North Wales Police have urged motorists to avoid the area:

Due to a road traffic collision the A548 going towards Llangernyw from Llanrwst is closed - just after turning for the Old Vicarage, Pandy Tudur. Please avoid the area for the time being. Thank you for your co-operation and patience.

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Good morning. I'l be providing live updates on this inicdent. Steve Bagnall.