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Serious A55 Crash Hospitalizes Three, Road Closed Indefinitely

1/29/2026

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A serious crash on the A55 in North Wales hospitalized three people around 1 PM.
The incident prompted the closure of the road in both directions between the Penmaenmawr Tunnel and the Conwy Tunnel, with the road expected to remain closed for an extended period.
Emergency services responded with four air ambulances and multiple ground ambulances.
North Wales Police urged motorists to avoid the area due to diversions.

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Story summary

A serious crash on the A55 in North Wales hospitalized three people around 1 PM.
The incident prompted the closure of the road in both directions between the Penmaenmawr Tunnel and the Conwy Tunnel, with the road expected to remain closed for an extended period.
Emergency services responded with four air ambulances and multiple ground ambulances.
North Wales Police urged motorists to avoid the area due to diversions.