The A487 has been shut in both directions following a crash.

The road has been closed between Bontnewydd and Llanwnda and motorists are being urged to avoid the area.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and long delays are building.

We will bring you all the latest updates on the situation as we get them.

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Traffic Wales update

Traffic Wales have warned that the road remains shut at this time.

What we know so far

Here is what we know so far about the crash:

  • The incident happened at around 4.10pm today and involved a Citroen DS3 and a lorry.
  • The A487 has been closed in both directions as a result of the crash, sparking massive delays for motorists.
  • Firefighters were at the scene in order to cut somebody free from the collision.
  • Investigations are ongoing at the scene.
  • Police have appealed for any witnesses to get in touch with them.

Video from the scene

Here is a video from the scene of the incident.

Image from the scene

Here is an image showing the scene of the incident. Police investigators are currently carrying out a probe into the crash.

Police road investigation taking place after accidentat Llanwnda in Gwynedd on Tuesday afternoon
Police road investigation taking place after accidentat Llanwnda in Gwynedd on Tuesday afternoon (Image: North Wales Live/Arwyn Roberts)

Car badly damaged

Images from the scene show the car badly damaged following the crash and on one side of the road.

On the other side is a lorry which appears to have been towing another trailer behind it.

Police investigators remain on the scene.

Traffic being diverted

Traffic is still being diverted away from the scene of the incident.

Police divert traffic following crash on the A487 in Bontnewydd
Police divert traffic following crash on the A487 in Bontnewydd (Image: North Wales Live/Arwyn Roberts)

Huge delays

There are still some huge delays around the site of the crash.

Long delays following crash on the A487
Long delays following crash on the A487 (Image: Traffic Wales)

Fields being used

Fields are being opened around some of the congested roads to try and free up traffic which has been left unable to move by the crash.

Fire service latest

The fire service have said they have now left the scene of the incident.

More details should be available shortly.

Massive queues remain

Massive queues still remain at the scene.

Image of delays

Here is what things are looking like on the A487 currently.

Bontnewydd traffic chaos on the side roads after accident on Tuesday afternoon
Bontnewydd traffic chaos on the side roads after accident on Tuesday afternoon (Image: Daily Post Wales)

Picture of the queues

Back roads around the scene of the crash have been left extremely congested following the crash.

Traffic chaos on the side roads after accident newr Bontnewydd on Tuesday afternoon
Traffic chaos on the side roads after accident near Bontnewydd on Tuesday afternoon (Image: Arwyn Roberts / North Wales Live)

Delays building

Traffic Wales are warning that delays are building in the area.

Witness appeal launched

Police have urged people who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Bus delays

Lloyds Coaches have said that the T2 service is currently suspended due to the crash.

Gwynfor Coaches have said the 1N/1A/1F bus services are suspended.

Huge delays

There are massive delays in the area as a result of the crash.

Delays on the A487 following crash between Bontnewydd and Llanwnda
Delays on the A487 following crash between Bontnewydd and Llanwnda (Image: Traffic Wales)

Police update

Police have said that the incident involves a Citroen DS3 and a van.

Fire service in attendance

The fire service have said that they have two crews from Bangor and Caernarfon in attendance at the crash.

Police statement

Police are warning motorists to avoid the area.

Traffic Wales warning

Traffic Wales are warning that long delays are building in the area.

Road closed

Motorists are being asked to avoid the A487 between Bontnewydd and Llanwnda following a crash.

Long delays are building in the area.

We will bring you all the latest as we get it.