Major road closed after 'road rage' brawl breaks out

THE WESTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY WAS CLOSED FOR TWO HOURS STEVE BAGNALL Breaking News editor and STEVE GRAVES Executive Editor Digital 14:32, 20 May 2025 The reason behind the closure of the A55 in

North Wales, which saw the westbound carriageway shut for two hours and triggered a massive emergency response, has been confirmed by police - and it wasn't a crash. A brawl erupted

between two men following a road-rage type incident during peak rush hour yesterday afternoon. The fight occurred near Dwygyfylchi, with police and air ambulances summoned to the scene. Both

men, who were passengers in separate cars, were taken to hospital with injuries. One was later arrested, along with the female drivers of the two cars. A statement from North Wales Police

read: "North Wales Police were called at 16:01hrs on Monday, May 19th reporting an altercation in the live westbound carriageway of the A55 at Dwygyfylchi between two males. Officers

responded and the road was closed. "Both males were passengers in separate vehicles - an Audi and a Cupra, and both were injured and taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd with injuries. Article

continues below "The female drivers of both vehicles were arrested - a 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and section 18 wounding and a 49-year-old female

was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, racially aggravated public order and careless driving. "One male has since been released from hospital and is now in police custody after

being arrested on suspicion of assault. "Both females have since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue. The A55 reopened shortly before 6pm. "Officers would

like to thank all those who contacted them yesterday, and also to all motorists for their patience and understanding whilst the incident was dealt with." Two air ambulances were

dispatched, one from Caernarfon landed at the scene around 4.30pm, while the second helicopter from Welshpool turned back en route to the incident. At one point, both sides of the A55 were

closed between the Penmaenmawr turnoff and the Llandudno Junction side of the Conwy Tunnels. Article continues below This led to traffic being diverted onto alternative roads, causing

congestion in areas such as Conwy and Llandudno Junction. The eastbound lanes reopened a short time after the incident, but the road remained closed westbound for more than two hours.