Emergency situation services are on the scene in the town’s Barugh Green location after the multiple-vehicle crash which occurred at about 2pm today.
By Casey Cooper-FiskeNews Reporter
2 individuals have actually passed away and 7 are hurt following the crash (Image: Google Maps)
2 individuals have actually passed away and 7 have actually been left hurt following a crash in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Emergency situation services are on the scene in the town’s Barugh Green location after the multiple-vehicle crash which took place at about 2pm today.
The condition of those hurt is not yet understood with South Yorkshire authorities validating roadways stay closed in the location, which remains in the west of Barnsley and near junction 37 of the M1.
Motorists are being prompted to prevent the location with those taking a trip north along Higham Common Road are encouraged to utilize paths through Pogmoor and Gawber rather, to reach A635 by the Whaley Road roundabout.
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Video footage reveals 5 lorries associated with crash with 2 fire truck on the scene
Video footage published to Twitter has actually revealed 5 cars were associated with the crash with 2 fire truck presently at the scene.
The event appears to have actually occurred at the Barugh Green crossroad.
Motorists advised to prevent location
Cops have actually encouraged motorists to prevent the location alerting them roadways are not likely to be resumed quickly.
A post on Twitter checked out: “Please understand that the cross junction of Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road in Barnsley, is presently closed due to a roadway traffic crash.
“We are anticipating the roadways to be closed for an extended period of time. Please prevent the location if possible. Thank you.”
Please understand that the cross junction of Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road in Barnsley, is presently closed due to a roadway traffic accident.
We are anticipating the roadways to be closed for an extended period of time. Please prevent the location if possible. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/SriCzpNohG
u2014 South Yorkshire Police (@syptweet) March 23, 2024
Cops problem declaration
South Yorkshire Police have actually provided a declaration verifying the 2 deaths and injuries following the crash at 2pm today.
It checked out: “We were called at 2pm today (Saturday 23 March) to reports of a roadway traffic crash including several lorries, at the Barugh Green crossroad junction in Barnsley. Officers are presently going to along with the fire and ambulance services.
“Two individuals have actually unfortunately been noticable dead at the scene. A more 7 individuals are getting medical facility treatment, where their injuries are major, however not believed to be lethal.
“The crossroad junction that includes Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road is presently closed. We anticipate roadway closures to stay in location for an extended period of time while emergency situation services perform their work. Please prevent the location and strategy alternative paths if possible.”
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