THE A487 is now partially open following an earlier two-car smash near the Conrah Hotel at Chancery - delays are expected.

The crash occurred at around 3.30pm and both Aberystwyth fire crews were on the scene with police officers.

Four casualties have been conveyed to hospital. The extent of injuries are not yet known.

Earlier this afternoon motorists attempting to avoid the A487 between Aberystwyth and Llanrhystud blocked an unclassified road through Llanddeiniol.