A TEENAGER has died following a crash involving a car and lorry on the A55.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the 19-year-old man was killed in the crash near Conwy, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday.

The young man, who was driving a Vauxhall Astra, was involved in acollision with a Volvo HGV.

Sergeant Raymond Williams, of the Roads Policing Unit, appealed for witnesses to come forward. He said: "I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the young man’s family.

"They are being supported by a specialist Family Liaison Officer. I urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or anyone who was travelling between Bangor and the scene at around the time of the collision to contact us immediately to assist my team with our investigation. I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of either vehicle on the road."

He added: "The road was closed to allow our Forensic Collision Unit to obtain and secure evidence and was reopened at approximately 10.45am. I would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding.”

Drivers faced a 40-mile diversionalong the A5 and A470 before getting back onto the A55 at J19 at the Black Cat Roundabout.

Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage has been asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit via their live webchat, or by calling 101, quoting reference 22000314137.