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The road has been closed between Tal-Y-Bont and Taliesin, north of Aberystwyth
The A487 between Talybont and Taliesin(Image: Google Street View)
Updated 17:56, 28 Apr 2026
The A487 was closed following a motorbike crash. The incident took place between Tal-Y-Bont and Taliesin, north of Aberystwyth.
The air ambulance was called to the scene, before flying to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Dyfed-Powys Police said: “The road is currently closed due to road traffic collision. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.”
Later, the road remained closed, however police confirmed this was due to a separate “bomb squad” incident.
A spokesperson said: “The Explosive Ordnance Disposal are undertaking a controlled explosion at Leri Valley Mine after items were located that may contain explosive materials.
“Emergency serviced including police and fire are supporting the operation to make the items safe.
“Safety measures have been taken including the road closure, a 150m cordon and the use of sandbags as advised by EOD specialists.
“Please avoid the area until 18:00hrs.”
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Today17:54 BST
Bomb squad called to incident
The closure at Talybont is now unrelated to the earlier motorbike crash. The closure is in place due to a “controlled explosion” taking place.
A police spokesperson said:
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal are undertaking a controlled explosion at Leri Valley Mine after items were located that may contain explosive materials. Emergency serviced including police and fire are supporting the operation to make the items safe. Safety measures have been taken including the road closure, a 150m cordon and the use of sandbags as advised by EOD specialists.Please avoid the area until 18:00hrs.”
Today15:53 BST
Official diversion route
Traffic Wales have released the official diversion route, with the road still closed.
Official diversion route following crash on the A487(Image: Traffic Wales)
Today14:15 BST
Service update from coach company
Lloyds Coaches has released this bus service update, following the crash earlier:
T2/T28 SERVICE UPDATE – 12:25The A487 is currently closed between Tre Taliesin and Talybont due to a motorbike accidentThe 1035 T28 from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth is stuck at the sceneBuses will divert via Borth and be unable to serve Talybont and Tre Taliesin.12:25 SERVICE UPDATE The 1135 Aberystwyth to Bangor is expected to be 15 minutes late at Machynlleth, 10 minutes late at Dolgellau and 5 minutes late at PorthmadogTrack Your Bus at https://bustimes.org/operators/lloyds-coaches/mapPassengers in Tre’r Ddôl please board at Maes Clettwr
Today14:14 BST
Air ambulance flies to Stoke hospital
The air ambulance has landed at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which has a specialist major trauma unit:
Air ambulance lands at Royal Stoke University Hospital(Image: flightradar24.com)
Today13:28 BST
Accident investigation work underway
Accident investigation work is underway, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring service:
The A487 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident investigation work between Maes-Y-Deri (Talybont) and Wesley Terrace (Llancynfelyn turn off, Taliesin).The accident involved a motorbike.
Today13:16 BST
Air ambulance has taken
The air ambulance has taken off from the scene of the crash and is flying east.
Today13:01 BST
Slow traffic in the area while emergency services work at the scene
Slow traffic is still reported in the area following the collision earlier as emergency sevices work at the scene:
The A487 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident, a motorbike involved between Maes-Y-Deri (Talybont) and Wesley Terrace (Llancynfelyn turn off, Taliesin).
Today12:43 BST
Air ambulance lands at scene
The fightradar24 website has shown an air ambulance has landed at the scene:
An air ambulance has landed at the scene(Image: flightradar24.com)
Today12:40 BST
Location of the crash
Here is the location of the crash and delays in the area:
Location of the crash on the A487(Image: AA roas maps)
Today12:35 BST
Emergency services approached for information
We have approached the emergency services for information and will let you know when they get back.
Today12:23 BST
Police warning
Here’s what police have said so far:
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Today12:13 BST
Crash shuts A487
The A487 has been closed in both directions due to a crash. The major route is shut between Talybont and Taliesin, with emergency services at the scene.
The Wales Air Ambulance has landed at the location.
Police are warning drivers to avoid the area while the collision is dealt with.
We will bring you all the latest on this incident as we get it.
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