Biker in his 20s fighting for life in hospital after A61 Park Road crash

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life in hospital after the motorbike he was riding crashed with a car on a major Yorkshire road. South Yorkshire Police[1] were called to the crash between a motorbike and car on Park Road in Worsborough[2], Barnsley, at 7.34am today (Weds). The force has now confirmed the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the car involved remained at the scene and is helping officers with their enquiries. The A61 Park Road is blocked[4] between Edmund Street and Vernon Road as an investigation continues. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "We were called at 7.34am this morning (22 November) to reports of a road traffic collision on Park Road in Worsborough, Barnsley.

"Officers attended and it was found that a car and a motorbike had been involved in a collision. The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with critical injuries where he remains. "The driver of the car remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

Officers remain in the area as their investigation continues. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV or dash cam footage which may assist enquiries is asked to share it with officers. You can report information via 101, quoting incident number 163 of November 22 2023."

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1. ^ South Yorkshire Police (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
2. ^ Park Road in Worsborough (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
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4. ^ The A61 Park Road is blocked (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
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