Overturned lorry shuts A483 stretch as drivers warned of long delays
An overturned lorry has led to the closure of a stretch of the A483. The crash happened at the Halton Roundabout in Chirk, and has led to the closure of the southbound carriageway of the A483 between the roundabout and Ruabon.
Traffic Wales said emergency services were at the scene, and told drivers to expect delays. They said there were also delays on the northbound carriageway. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter[1] sent twice daily to your inbox
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"Please avoid the area and use alternative routes whilst emergency services are in attendance."
In an update at 5.20pm on Friday, Traffic Wales said: "Recovery will begin at 18:30, and the road will remain closed until the lorry has been recovered.
Please use an alternative route and allow extra time for your journey."
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