A motorcyclist died following a road traffic collision near Betws-y-Coed yesterday afternoon (Saturday, May 13).

Shortly after 1pm North Wales Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A470 between Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed involving a motorcycle and a silver Citroen Berlingo.

The emergency services attended, however, despite their best efforts, the male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin and the Coroner have been informed.

Sergeant Jason Diamond is appealing for witnesses. He said: “Sadly this is now being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this very difficult time.

“We are urging anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling along the A470 in the vicinity of Betws-y-Coed and who may have dash cam footage to contact us.

The road remained closed for many hours on Saturday to allow the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit to carry out their initial investigation and we’d like to thank everyone for their patience.

Anybody with information is urged to contact North Wales Police by calling 101, quoting reference number A071083.