FOUR bikers were injured in accidents in North Wales over the weekend.

The incidents have prompted North Wales Police to reach out to bikers, urging them to stay safe.

Just before 2pm on Saturday, officers were called to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the A496 near Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The 58-year-old rider was airlifted to hospital in Stoke with serious arm injuries.

Shortly after 2pm on Sunday, officers dealt with a serious two-vehicle collision on the A4212 Fron Goch near Bala, which involved a motorcycle and a van.

The motorcyclist was taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with serious injuries.

The incidents followed a busy Friday for the force.

A pillion passenger was left with serious life-changing injuries after falling off a motorcycle on Green Lane in Shotton that evening.

The 33-year-old was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Officers also dealt with two single-vehicle collisions involving motorcycles near Llangollen Golf Club and in Abergele.

Another motorcyclist was seriously injured following a single-vehicle collision on the A5 near Betws-y-Coed.

Superintendent Jane Banham, Head of the Roads Policing Unit, North Wales Police said: “We tend to see a spike in serious injury collisions involving motorbikes, especially on fine weekends, and sadly officers have recently dealt with several collisions which all involved motorcycles.

“This of course is concerning, but at the moment it is especially poignant. These are unprecedented times and we all have a role to play in helping in the fight against coronavirus.

“If people are travelling – be it for work or to enjoy the stunning scenery in North Wales, then we want people to take extra care.

“We’re urging motorcyclists to ride carefully and stay aware.

“All motorists are being urged to be considerate towards each other. Similarly, other road users need to be mindful of riders and their vulnerability and to always Think Bike - to look carefully, especially before turning, exiting junctions or similar manoeuvres.

“The roads have been really busy this weekend because of the exceptionally good weather so we would of course like to thank the vast majority of the motoring public for their cooperation.

“Reducing casualties on our roads remains one of our top priorities and all motorists must be aware that we are doing all we can to ensure our roads are used safely by all.