Police appeal for witnesses after a 4 vehicle RTC closed the A494

The A494 was blocked this afternoon due to a four-vehicle collision on Aston Hill, between the Buckley turn off and Queensferry.

Reports say the accident involves a motorcyclist who is believed to have received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Facebook comment: Just seen this accident. Horrible!! Rider looks like he’s been hit and landed on the other side of the central reservation. Hope he’s ok!!

Congestion stretched back around three miles to Sealand on the westbound carriageway while queues of up to five miles built up past Northop on the eastbound side.

Police have since put out a request for witnesses to the crash which took place around 4.20pm

4 vehicle RTC reported on #A494 #AstonHill #Queensferry. Emergency services at scene. Witness? Phone 101. Please avoid area, delays expected

— North Wales Police (@NWPolice) August 17, 2016

Traffic on the A550 into Hawarden is backing up as well as the A494 in both directions & A55 https://t.co/Xjx0ITauHu pic.twitter.com/5Drvl2aSSC

— Deeside.com (@DeesideDotCom) August 17, 2016

The road reopened at 5.40pm