A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision between Dolgellau and Bala earlier today (Monday).

Emergency services were called to the A494 at around 3.15pm following the collision, which occurred on the Bala side of a property called Hywel Dda, according to North Wales Police.

A police spokesperson said: “A motorbike and a VW Golf have collided and sadly, the motorcyclist has been pronounced dead at the scene.

“The front seat passenger of the Golf has been airlifted to Aintree hospital with serious injuries and the driver of the Golf has received minor injuries."

Sergeant Jason Diamond of the Roads Policing Unit is appealing for any witnesses to come forward: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who was travelling along the A494 in this area at around 15.15 who may have dashcam footage to please contact us.”

Anyone with any information can contact us via webchat or by calling 101 quoting ref Z076329.

The road remains closed this evening whilst the vehicles are recovered.