Fatal crash shuts Welsh A-road completely

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Delays are expected for some time

A Welsh A-road is shut in both directions following a fatal crash. The incident happened on the A487 Porthmadog bypass at around 9pm on Saturday night, December 20. It is expected to remain closed for some time.

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• North Wales Police (NWP) is advising road users to avoid the area and use the signed diversion route.
• Chief Insp Trystan Bevan of the NWP Roads Policing Unit thanked drivers for their patience.
• He said: "This is sadly being investigated as a fatal road traffic collision. I offer my deepest condolences to the families at this difficult time.
• "I am appealing to anyone who was travelling on the A487 between 21.00-21.40 on 20/12/25 who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage, to get in touch with police." For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter[2] here
• Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via its webchat service or by calling 101, quoting reference C196768.
• The North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA), which manages the region's main roads, classified the incident as "high impact" with "delays likely".
• Road traffic sensors indicate little in the way of congestion hotspots currently, as would be expected for a Sunday morning.
• Nearby, the B4410 also remains closed both ways at Garreg, between the A498 and the A4085. This is due to flooding.

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