Police have told people to avoid part of Pwllheli due to an "ongoing incident". They said it is taking place on Ala Road/Ffordd Caerdydd. On social media a video shows a lorry on fire in the centre of the town.
They advised people to avoid the area for the time being whilst it is being dealt with. This is a breaking news story. We will bring you all the latest as we get it via the live blog below.
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North Wales Live has launched a WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone North Wales Fire Service said: "We’re dealing with an ongoing incident in the Lower Cardiff Road area of Pwllheli and would ask all residents in the area to close windows and doors." A social media video has shown a lorry on fire in the centre of Pwllheli. This has brought this part of the town to a standstill.
This is what police have said so far. We don't know the nature of the incident at this time. Police statement: "Due to an ongoing incident on Ala Road/Ffordd Caerdydd in Pwllheli we advise you to avoid the area for the time being whilst it is being dealt with.
Many thanks for your co-operation." Logging in as police tell people to avoid part of Pwllheli due to an "ongoing incident". More details to follow.
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Live updates as lorry on fire in centre of Gwynedd seaside town
Police have asked people to avoid part of Pwllheli