Acorn Way, Barnsley: Reported road traffic collision closes Grimethorpe road for around six hours

Harry Harrison
By Harry Harrison
Published 27th Jun 2024, 18:49 BST
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South Yorkshire Police have been called to a serious incident in Barnsley today, leading to a six-hour road closure.

Emergency services were called to Acorn Way in Grimethorpe, Barnsley following a reported road traffic collision.

The Star has been told the incident happened at around 12.30pm on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Sources also state the Yorkshire Air Ambulance was seen landing nearby.

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South Yorkshire Police officers working at the scene of a road traffic accident in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. The Star has contacted police for more information on the incident.South Yorkshire Police officers working at the scene of a road traffic accident in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. The Star has contacted police for more information on the incident.
South Yorkshire Police officers working at the scene of a road traffic accident in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. The Star has contacted police for more information on the incident. | Dean Atkins

South Yorkshire Police erected a cordon at the scene. It was still in place at 5.30pm, but police were seen to be in the process of standing down the cordon at 6.30pm, according to eye-witnesses.

The Star has contacted South Yorkshire Police for more information on the incident.

More to follow...

Related topics:Emergency servicesBarnsleySouth Yorkshire PoliceYorkshire Air Ambulance

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