Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s received life-threatening injuries following a crash between two motorcyclists on Sunday afternoon.

The crash took place just after 2pm this on Sunday afternoon on the A487 between Dolgellau and Machynlleth.

The casualty was transferred to hospital via air ambulance.The second motorcyclist was unharmed.

The road was closed for several hours after the crash.

Officers would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident or who may have witnessed the motorcyclists just beforehand - please call 101 and quote ref W058707.