A MAIN road in Wrexham is blocked this afternoon (Tuesday, May 7) following a crash. 

The incident happened on the A525 just prior to the A483 junction at around 12pm. 

North Wales Police said the road is closed. A spokesperson said: "Please be aware that there is heavy traffic due to a collision on the A525 Ruthin Road slip from the A483 - officers currently at scene."

In a further update at 3.20pm, they said: "Looks like a two vehicle collision and the road is still blocked. Appears they’re waiting for traffic lights to be fixed.

"Doesn’t appear serious, just some traffic disruption because the lights."

A Wrexham Council spokesperson added: "Some traffic signals at junction 4 of the A483 along Ruthin Road are not working at the moment. Some congestion is starting to build so please avoid the area for now if you can. Thank you."

The Leader: Google's live traffic maps show where the incident has occurred.Google's live traffic maps show where the incident has occurred. (Image: Google Maps)