MOTORISTS have been warned of a bridge closure following a collision.

North Wales Police has said a car transporter collided with the Blue Bridge on Welsh Road, Queensferry, at 3.10pm on Friday.

A spokesman confirmed a red van fell from the carrier.

The bridge is currently closed and officers are at the scene.

A Flintshire Council spokesman said: "We were informed of the incident at approximately 3.30pm and our operatives attended the site to close the road and a diversion route was put in place.

"An inspection of the bridge has been completed and the road will re-open shortly."