A STRETCH of the A55 in Flintshire is closed this evening (Saturday, July 13) due to a "police incident". 

The carriageway is currently closed in both directions between J35 Dobshill and J36 Broughton.

Traffic Wales is urging motorists travelling this way to plan ahead and expect delays to their journey. 

Witnesses state that an air ambulance has landed near the scene of the incident. 

Further updates will follow.