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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tunnel fully reopens after major incident fire
A tunnel that was closed after a large fire has fully reopened three days after the incident. A major incident was declared after a vehicle caught fire in the Conwy Tunnel on the A55 on Thursday afternoon. There were no fatalities, and the tunnel reopened eastbound on Friday morning, with a contraflow system being used. Traffic Wales said on Sunday that the westbound tunnel has now reopened, with a temporary 50mph speed limit in place. Tunnel partly reopens after major incident fire "Our teams have worked hard to undertake essential inspections and repairs to life safety systems," it said, adding that night-time closures are planned in the coming days to continue repairs. About 40,000 vehicles a day on average pass through the tunnel, which connects Conwy and Llandudno Junction.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Conwy Tunnel fully reopens after major incident fire
A tunnel that was closed after a large fire has fully reopened three days after the incident.A major incident was declared after a vehicle caught fire in the Conwy Tunnel on the A55 on Thursday afternoon. There were no fatalities, and the tunnel reopened eastbound on Friday morning, with a contraflow system being Wales said on Sunday that the westbound tunnel has now reopened, with a temporary 50mph speed limit in place. "Our teams have worked hard to undertake essential inspections and repairs to life safety systems," it said, adding that night-time closures are planned in the coming days to continue 40,000 vehicles a day on average pass through the tunnel, which connects Conwy and Llandudno Junction.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major incident declared in north Wales as A55 closed and holidaymakers stuck
A major incident has been declared in north Wales with the A55 closed and holidaymakers stuck in hour-long delays. Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire which closed the road in both directions at the tunnels under the Afon Conwy. It caused massive tailbacks on the A55 and impacted other roads in the area as drivers look for alternative routes. It is understood the vehicle, which witnesses claimed was a large crane, burst into flames inside the tunnel. Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the tunnel and covering the area as emergency crews responded. READ MORE: LIVE: Major incident declared as A55 closed and holidaymakers stranded as vehicle bursts into flames in Conwy tunnel - latest updates READ MORE: Bryan Mbeumo has done something no Manchester United player has done for 12 years Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Motorists were urged to avoid the area due to the road closure. Police said in a statement: "Please note that the Conwy Tunnel is completely closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire inside the westbound tunnel. "We are asking everyone who are in their vehicles near to the scene to stay in their vehicles due to heavy smoke in the area. "The emergency services are in attendance. We will update you with further information as soon as we can." It was later escalated to a 'major incident' by the North Wales fire service. A statement this afternoon read: "This has now been declared a major incident. "We're working with multi-agency partners to control the fire, protect the environment and to re-open the tunnel as soon as its safe to do so. Please close windows and doors if you live in the vicinity." There were multiple reports from the scene of a crane catching fire. Eyewitness Marcus Copeland told North Wales Live: "We were coming back from Anglesey when we saw some white smoke coming from the tunnel, then lots of thick black smoke started coming out. "We were the closest vehicle to the tunnel at that point, so we pulled over into a slip road and walked up the bank, there was acrid black smoke everywhere. It was really bad. "You could here audio messages in the tunnel telling people to leave their vehicles and walk out. There are lots of police and fire engines at the scene. "Cars were being turned round the wrong way on the A55 to come off and we are the last car coming off down a slip road. Looking behind us you can see the A55 is empty, apart from wagons and buses which are also now being turned around. There is still lots of black smoke." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
