A CRASH sparked heavy traffic on a stretch of the A55 in Flintshire this afternoon (Thursday, March 28). 

Traffic Wales said the incident occurred westbound J35 Dobshill and J34 Ewloe at about 4.15pm.

Lane one was closed for a couple of hours and traffic officers were in attendance. The incident sparked heavy congestion in the area. 

The crash was cleared by 6.15pm and traffic has returned to normal.