There are reports of queuing traffic on the North Wales-bound side of the A55 southerly bypass because the road is partially blocked following an accident on the outskirts of Chester.

The incident is affecting the westbound carriageway between J39 A41 (Sainsbury's / Boughton Heath Roundabout) and J38 A483 Wrexham Road (Posthouse roundabout).

Cheshire Police describe the collision as 'minor' involving an HGV and a Mercedes estate car. The road has been closed while the Mercedes is removed from the scene. There are no injuries.