BREAKING: Fire leads to partial closure of busy Sheffield road
The northbound carriageway was closed this morning between Leppings Lane and Fox Hill Road, in Hillsborough, following what police described as a fire caused by an electrical fault at a commercial premises.
Police said they were called to the A61 Penistone Road by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue at around 11am, and the road remained closed northbound at 11.45am.
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Hide AdA police spokesman said the fire brigade was still investigating and it was not known how long the road closure would remain in place.
The Star has attempted to contact South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.