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Car bursts into flames on major Welsh road
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The fire caused long delays as emergency services dealt with the incident
Drivers were stuck in traffic after a vehicle burst into flames on a major road in Wales. The fire took place on the main
- The eastbound carriageway of the A55 was closed between junction 10 at Bangor and junction 11 at Llandygai due to a vehicle fire. The incident was reported around 1pm on Saturday, February 7.
- Emergency services including North Wales Fire And Rescue Service and North Wales Police were at the scene. Police urged drivers to use other routes.
- There was heavy congestion along the A55 from the Britannia Bridge to Llandygai. One lane reopened at 1.53pm but delays remained in the area.
- Smoke could be seen for miles around.
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