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A biker was flown to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Denbighshire.

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed the man was flown to the Royal University Stoke Hospital following a crash, involving a and black Vauxhall Astra, on the junction of the A5 and A494 in Druid, near Corwen .

Police said he was seriously injured in the crash.

They are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Nicola Grimes-Williams, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “The collision resulted in the male motorcyclist being taken to hospital in Stoke with injuries which are described as serious.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of either the motorcyclist travelling in the direction of Corwen to Cerrigydrudion or the car travelling in the opposite direction, prior to the incident, to come forward.”

The force said the road would remain closed for several hours.

Police warned motorists to avoid the area following the crash, which happened at around 7.30pm on Friday evening.

On Twitter, they said: "Road Traffic Collision at Druids Corner - the junction of the A5 and A494.

"Long delays expected, please use alternative routes and avoid the area if possible."

The road remained shut on Friday evening.

Traffic Wales warned that the roads could be closed off until the early hours of Saturday morning while police investigations were carried out at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference X060596.

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