The A487 is shut in Gwynedd is shut in both directions after a serious crash involving a lorry and car.

Police have closed the road from the Rhoslan turning at Dolbenmaen to the Wern turning at Penmorfa.

It is understood an air ambulance is at the scene.

Motorists are being diverted.

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Road to remain shut

Police tell us that the road remains closed and is likely to stay shut for a “considerable” period of time.

Air ambulance called

The air ambulance has been at the scene along with police, firefighters and paramedics.

Lorry and car involved

Police say they were called to the crash at 3.34pm. It involves a lorry and a car.

Crash described as serious

Road closed

The road has been closed in both directions following the crash which involves two vehicles.

Crash on A487

There has been a crash on the A487 between Garndolbenmaen and Penmorfa in Gwynedd.

Emergency services are at the scene - we’ll bring you the latest updates.