A61 South Yorkshire: Major road closed in both directions near Tankersley, with police at scene

A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital following a crash on a major road in South Yorkshire, which has been closed by police.

Emergency services were called today, Friday, June 14, at 12.29pm, to reports of a collision on the A61 Westwood New Road in Tankersley, Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “It is reported that a motorbike and car were involved in a collision near the junction with Wentworth Way.

“A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital and the A61 is currently closed in both directions between New Road and Tankersley roundabout where the A61 meets the A616.”

‘Avoid the area’

“We would encourage people to avoid the area and find alternative routes of travel while the road is closed.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 354 of 14 June 2024.

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You can also report information via the force’s portal: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/.

National Highways earlier reported that the road had been shut in both directions between the A616 and junction 35a of the M1.

It said traffic was being diverted locally with delays likely on the approach to the closure and diversion routes.