Two-vehicle crash led to closure of section of A5 near Chirk

North Wales Police have confirmed that officers were forced to close a section of the road after a two-vehicle crash.

Traffic was left moving slowly near the Halton roundabout after the collision this afternoon (August 14).

This came after North Wales Police advised drivers to "avoid the area" and find alternative routes.

Witnesses reported that traffic was moving very slowly in the area near MacDonalds and advised taking a diversion through Chirk.

North Wales Police have confirmed that the road was clear as of 3pm.

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "At 1pm today, we received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 in Chirk.

"No serious injuries were reported, and the road has since cleared."