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One of two motorcyclists killed in a road traffic collision yesterday has been named.

Nigel Davies, 48 from Penyffordd, was one of two bikers killed in a horror collision on the A5104 between Pontblyddyn and Penyffordd in Flintshire.

Police are appealing for information following the crash that left two motorcyclists dead and five people injured on a rural road in North Wales yesterday.

In a tribute to Mr Davies, his family said; “Nigel worked for Shotton Paper Mill for 25 years and was well liked and respected.

"He will be sorely missed.

“His family and friends are devastated by the loss of this wonderful husband, father and friend.

"Nigel was always smiling and always helped family and friends in need of his help.

“We would like to express our gratitude for the kind comments and heartfelt wishes at this tragic time.”

The family has requested privacy.

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "We are still awaiting formal identification of the other motorcyclist who died."

The five others, four motorcyclists and the driver of the car, who were injured in the accident were taken to hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

North Wales sergeant Gwyndaf Jones, of the roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this collision or who may have seen any of the vehicles involved prior to the collision to contact me on 101.”

The crash happened on the A5104 between Pontblyddyn and Penyffordd and involved a car and six motorcycles.

The car involved in the accident was a Vauxhall Meriva. Three of the motorcycles involved were travelling in the direction of Pontblyddyn and the three other motorcycles were travelling in the direction of Penyffordd.

Emergency services were called to the scene where they found two of the motorcyclists had died at the scene on Sunday, about 12.53pm.

Five other people were either airlifted to hospital or taken by ambulance.

The road was closed in both directions for several hours while police carried out their investigations.

The crash was believed to have taken place on the Corwen Road section of the A5104, near the Capricorn Animal Rescue Centre.

Volunteers and members of the public at the centre were the first on the scene to help the victims of the accident, according to the organisation’s Facebook page.

They also said there was a "big explosion" from one of the motorcycles, despite their attempts to extinguish the flames.

They said: "Our thoughts are with those families whose relatives were involved. It has been a very long two to three hours.

"Our volunteers are shocked and stressed but have come back into the Sanctuary to carry on working with the animals. God bless them, all of them."

Speaking after the crash yesterday, Inspector Gareth Jones said: “At 12.53pm police, ambulance and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of a collision that had occurred on the A5104 between Pontblyddyn and Penyffordd.

“The incident involved a car and six motorcycles – two riders of which passed away at the scene.

“Five further casualties were conveyed to hospital by the two air ambulances and an ambulance. An update is awaited on their condition. Officers remain on scene continuing with their investigations.

“The road remains closed at this time. Local diversions are in place.”

He added: “Officers are currently trying to contact the next of kin, the coroner has been advised.”