TRAFFIC has been moving slowly on the A483 in Wrexham due to a broken down lorry this morning (Wednesday, May 18).

The incident took place on the A483 Northbound between Junction 1 at Ruabon and Junction 2 of the B5426 at Johnstown.

One lane was blocked off as the vehicle awaited recovery.

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Traffic Wales says its officers were at the scene of the broken down HGV at 7.45am.

They also urged motorists to proceed with care through the area.

Lane one was re-opened by 8.35am with the vehicle 'safely removed from the network' by Traffic Wales officers.