The family of the woman who died following a road traffic collision in Barmouth yesterday afternoon (Friday, August 23) has paid tribute to her.

Jean Harris was 84-years-old and lived in the Dolgellau area.

Her family have issued the following tribute: "We are truly heartbroken that our beloved Mam has been taken from us too soon. She was the heart of our large family, and our lives will never be the same again. She will be so terribly missed.”

Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information following yesterday’s collision which happened on the A496 in an area known locally as the Glandwr Straight shortly before 1.15pm.

The collision involved a white coloured Suzuki Ignis and a silver-coloured Kia Carens.

Sadly, Mrs Harris was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were taken to hospital in Stoke. Three were transported via Air Ambulance and one via road ambulance.

Three remain in hospital with serious injuries. One was discharged from hospital this morning.

Anybody with information relating to the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling along the A496 prior to the collision and who has dash cam footage is urged to contact officers at the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit via the live web chat on the North Wales Police website, or by calling 101 quoting reference number Q126958.