{"id":1168595,"date":"2026-08-25T13:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1168595\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:44:21","slug":"a470-crimea-pass-closed-after-crash-with-avoid-area-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1168595\/","title":{"rendered":"A470 Crimea Pass closed after crash with &#8216;avoid area&#8217; alert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The A470 between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_AFRDPW291124A470Trees.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LIVEUpdated 35 mins ago<\/p>\n<p>Emergency services are at the scene of the collision<\/p>\n<p>The A470 between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog(Image: Google)<\/p>\n<p>Updated 14:07, 25 Aug 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A crash has closed the A470 Crimea Pass. It has happened between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An Inrix traffic monitoring service statement said: &#8220;A470 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A North Wales Police Conwy and Dennigh Rural statement said: &#8220;Please be aware that the A470 at the Crimea Pass is currently closed due to a collision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Please avoid the area and use alternative routes whilst emergency services are in attendance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An air ambulance landed at the scene, before flying to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which has a specialist trauma unit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">This is a breaking news story. 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Don&#8217;t forget you can also keep up to date with the latest via the free North Wales Live app. Download it for <a aria-label=\"Apple devices hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=76202X1536625&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fwales-daily-post%2Fid684268907%3Fmt%3D8&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailypost.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnorth-wales-news%2Flive-a55-delays-after-crash-27780423\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Apple devices here<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"Android devices hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.walesdailypost&amp;hl=en_GB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Android devices here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">North Wales Live has launched a <\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailypost.co.uk\/news\/north-wales-news\/join-north-wales-live-whatsapp-27935216\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today13:33 BST<\/p>\n<p>Latest on the traffic<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here is the latest update on the traffic from the Inrix traffic monitoring service \u2013 as of 1.27pm:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>A470 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today13:27 BST<\/p>\n<p>Air ambulance lands at Stoke hospital<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The air ambulance has landed at the Stoke hospital, following the A470 collision earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Today13:15 BST<\/p>\n<p>Air ambulance at the scene<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An air ambulance was at the scene of the crash earlier and has taken off, heading towards the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which has a specialist trauma unit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An air ambulance has taken off from the scene of the crash\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-25-131220.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"An air ambulance has taken off from the scene of the crash\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">An air ambulance has taken off from the scene of the crash(Image: flightradar24)<\/p>\n<p>Today12:46 BST<\/p>\n<p>Latest on the incident<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This is the latest update from the Inrix traffic monitoring service at 12.20pm:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>A470 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today12:32 BST<\/p>\n<p>Still closed <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Traffic service INRIX says the route is still closed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>A470 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today11:26 BST<\/p>\n<p>Crimea Pass closed say police<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Police have released this statement following the crash:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>Please be aware that the A470 at the Crimea Pass is currently closed due to a collision. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes whilst emergency services are in attendance<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today11:25 BST<\/p>\n<p>Police contacted for further information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We have approached the police for information and will let you know when they get back.<\/p>\n<p>Today11:19 BST<\/p>\n<p>Location of the crash and delays<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here is the location of the crash according to AA road maps, with delays in the area:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Location of the crash on the A470 with delays\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_A470-crash.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Location of the crash on the A470 with delays\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Location of the crash on the A470 with delays(Image: AA road maps)<\/p>\n<p>Today11:12 BST<\/p>\n<p>Crash on A470 near Dolwyddelan causing major delays<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A crash reported on the A470 in Gwynedd is causng major delays. The road is reported blocked on both directions between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here is the latest update on the traffic from the Inrix traffic monitoring service \u2013 as of 10.56am:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote-text__makwF\" data-testid=\"quote\"><p>A470 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Roman Bridge turn off (Dolwyddelan) and Plas Weunydd Hotel (Rhiwbryfdir).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Today11:10 BST<\/p>\n<p>Signing in<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Good morning. I\u2019ll be bringing you live updates on this incident. 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