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LIVEUpdated 52 mins ago<\/p>\n

Bridge Street in Llanrwst is reported shut with emergency services at the scene<\/p>\n

Bridge Street in Llanrwst(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n

The A470 in Llanrwst has been closed in both directions, after a lorry overturned. Bridge Street is reported to be shut while emergency services work at the scene.<\/p>\n

A Traffic Wales statement said: “#A470<\/a> Both directions Llanrwst – A55 J19 Glan Conwy Incident at Maenan Overturned vehicle Accident Road closed Local diversions in place Allow extra travel time.”<\/p>\n

A later statement added: “A470 Maenan closed in both directions. The A470 near Plas Maenan will be closed as a lorry has overturned and it will take some time to recover the vehicle. Please find an alternative route. Updates to follow.”<\/p>\n

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Today10:38 BST<\/p>\n

Official diversion route<\/p>\n

Traffic Wales said the official diversion route is along the A55 and A5.<\/p>\n

Today09:29 BST<\/p>\n

Update on the overturned lorry<\/p>\n

It is understood Traffic Wales have management of the situation and the road will be reopened once the overturned lorry has been recovered.<\/p>\n

Today07:43 BST<\/p>\n

Emergency services approached for information<\/p>\n

We have approached the emergency services for information and will let you know when they get back.<\/p>\n

Today07:36 BST<\/p>\n

A470 stretch could be shut until midday<\/p>\n

North Wales Police reporting the A470 is shut between Llanrwst and Tal y Cafn:<\/p>\n

#### AVOID THE AREA ####There has been a road traffic collision on the A470 – it is shut between LLANRWST and TAL Y CAFN \u2013 there\u2019s a possibility that it will be shut until midday – therefore please avoid the area. Thank you for your co-operation.<\/p>\n

Today07:33 BST<\/p>\n

Latest on the incident<\/p>\n

Here is the latest on the incident from the Inrix traffic monitoring service:<\/p>\n

A470 Bridge Street in both directions closed due to overturned vehicle from A55 J19 (Black Cat \/ Glan Conwy \/ Llandudno Junction, Conwy) to A548 Denbigh Street (Llanrwst).<\/p>\n

Today07:21 BST<\/p>\n

A470 closed for hours after lorry overturns<\/p>\n

Emergency services are at the scene. Here are the latest updates from Traffic Wales:<\/p>\n

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Today07:14 BST<\/p>\n

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Good morning. I\u2019ll be bringing you live updates on this incident. Steve Bagnall.<\/p>\n

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