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North Wales Live
an hour ago
- North Wales Live
Biker seriously hurt in Gwynedd crash that closed road for hours
A biker was seriously injured in a crash that closed a Gwynedd road the hours. The incident happened more than a month ago but the motorcyclist remains in hospital. Police now want the public's help to establish what happened. They are asking for potential witnesses or dashcam footage - and would also like to speak people who were in the vicinity who may have information that would help. The incident was on the A493 near Penmaenpool and happened just after midday on May 5. North Wales Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision near Dolgellau last month. The collision involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a black VW Passat which took place on the A493 at Penmaenpool just before midday on the first May Bank Holiday (May 5th). Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox "The motorcyclist was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd by Ambulance where he remains with serious injuries. "Anybody who may have been travelling along that stretch of road and who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have been in the vicinity prior to the collision and who may still have dash cam footage is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000371349."
Wales Online
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Police appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car
Police appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car A man remains in hospital after the collision which saw a road shut for several hours The A493 at Penmaenpool, North Wales (Image: Google Maps ) Police have launched an appeal for information after a crash near Dolgellau left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. The major incident happened on the A493 at Penmaenpool. It is reported that the collision involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a black Volkswagen Passat, resulting in the road being closed for several hours. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd, where he remains with serious injuries. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here North Wales Police are asking for anyone who many have witnessed the collision, which happened just before midday on the first May Bank Holiday (Sunday, May 5) or who was travelling in the area before the incident and may have dashcam footage, to come forward. A spokesperson from the force said: "Allwch chi ein helpu ni os gwelwch yn dda? Can you please help us? Article continues below "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision near Dolgellau last month. "The collision involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a black VW Passat and took place on the A493 at Penmaenpool just before midday on the first May Bank Holiday (May 5th). "The motorcyclist was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd by ambulance where he remains with serious injuries. Article continues below "Anybody who may have been travelling along that stretch of road and who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have been in the vicinity prior to the collision and who may still have dashcam footage is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000371349."
BBC News
05-04-2025
- BBC News
Leicestershire Police appeal to identify car after hit-and-run
Police are appealing for dashcam footage to identify the registration of a car after a runner was injured in a hit-and-run Police said the runner was struck by a black Volkswagen Passat on the B585 Bosworth Lane, between the A447 and Newbold Verdon, at about 14:40 BST on runner was injured and the car, which was "likely" to have damage to the passenger side, failed to stop at the scene, the force urged anyone information or knew of someone who owned a black VW Passat with "recent damage" to come forward.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Traffic light smashed in crash near busy roundabout
A traffic light was smashed during a crash on a busy Swindon road. A silver VW Passat appeared to have crashed into a traffic light at the crossing on County Road, near the Transfer Bridges Roundabout on Friday, March 21. Nobody is believed to have been seriously injured during the incident however a traffic light was badly damaged. READ MORE: Man won't return to Swindon gym after Ugg boots dispute Flash Sale Alert!🌟Unlock unlimited local news subscribe today and save 40% off an annual subscription. Enjoy access to our ad-free mobile and tablet app, as well as the digital edition of the paper. Don't miss out – subscribe now!👉 — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) March 20, 2025 One eyewitness who was at the scene told the Adver: 'There was a minor road traffic collision at County Road when a Silver VW Passat collided into a traffic light. 'Few witnessed the collision and some people weren't helpful, saying 'can't park there' after the collision. 'There were no police attending the accident, a woman in her 20s wasn't hurt. 'But the traffic light was damaged but still working. You can still access the button on the other side.'
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 31, arrested after toddler dies following three-car crash
A man has been arrested after a toddler died following a three-vehicle collision. The serious collision involved three vehicles, a white Audi, a silver Kia Ceed, and a black Volkswagen Passat. A 20-month-old boy was treated at the scene for his injuries before being airlifted to hospital. READ MORE: Bargain Hunt antiques dealer tragically dies after filming BBC show But he later died in hospital, police confirmed. Other people involved in the smash suffered minor injuries. The crash took place close to the Holdingham roundabout, at Sleaford, Lincolnshire, on the A17 at about 4.45pm on Wednesday, March 19. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here. Lincolnshire Police said: "We are deeply saddened to report that the 20-month-old boy injured in this collision has died. "He died in hospital at 1.19am on Friday, 21 March. "His family is being supported by specially-trained officers. "A 31-year-old man arrested in connection with this collision has been released on police bail, and our investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing." Police previously confirmed that the 31-year-old driver of the VW Passat was arrested following the incident. The force previously said: "Can you help our investigation? "Were you travelling along the A17 between Sleaford and Newark between 4.15pm and 4.45pm on Wednesday, March 19. "Did you see a dark coloured VW Passat travelling eastbound on the A17 from the Newark area, heading in the direction of Sleaford? "Do you have dashcam which might have captured the collision itself of the vehicles involved prior to the collision?" Anyone with information should contact the force's serious collision investigation unit on 01522 212316, quoting incident 305 of March 19 or email SCIUinvestigators@ quoting incident 305 of March 19.
