RNLI reports motorcyclist fatal crash on Great Orme

A motorcyclist crashed on the Marine Drive of the Great Orme on Thursday night, leaving the road and entering the water at Pen Trwyn. Both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats of the Llandudno RNLI were launched within five minutes after a request from HM Coastguard, and a paramedic from a search-and-rescue helicopter was deployed to the scene. Despite immediate casualty care, the rider could not be saved.

"Llandudno RNLI extend heartfelt sympathies following serious incident off the Great Orme," a spokesperson said.

"On Thursday 29 October, both of Llandudno RNLI’s lifeboats were launched following reports of a motorcyclist who had left the road and entered the water at Pen Trwyn on the Great Orme."

"Following a request from HM Coastguard, the inshore lifeboat (ILB) and all-weather lifeboat (ALB) launched and arrived on scene within approximately five minutes of entering the water. Casualty care began immediately with a paramedic from the search and rescue helicopter lowered onto the ALB to assist. Despite the considerable efforts of everyone involved, the casualty sadly could not be saved."

Geoff Cowen, Llandudno RNLI Launch Authority, added that the incident was extremely difficult for all involved and praised the teamwork and cooperation of the responders. Police continue to seek witnesses to the crash.