Barnsley crash: Two dead and seven rushed to hospital after horror smash with ‘multiple vehicles’
Two people have died and seven more are injured following a horror car crash[1] today.
Emergency services dashed to the Barugh Green area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, at around 2pm following the collision involving multiple vehicles.
South Yorkshire Police[2] confirmed two people have since been declared dead. Seven others are hurt but the nature and extent of the injuries are not yet clear. Roads remain closed in the area, which is in the west of Barnsley and near junction 37 of the M1.
A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called at 2pm today (Saturday 23 March) to reports of a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles, at the Barugh Green crossroad junction in Barnsley. Officers are currently attending alongside the fire[3] and ambulance services.
"Two people have sadly been pronounced dead at the scene. A further seven people are receiving hospital treatment, where their injuries are serious, but not thought to be life-threatening."
Cyclist who died in horror HGV crash named as family pay tribute to 'much loved mum'[4]
The force continued: "The crossroad junction which includes Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road is currently closed. We expect road closures to remain in place for a long period of time while emergency services conduct their work. Please avoid the area and plan alternative routes if possible."
Motorists should find alternative routes through the west of Barnsley. Those travelling north along Higham Common Road are advised to use routes through Pogmoor and Gawber instead, to reach A635 by the Whaley Road roundabout. South Yorkshire Constabulary say roads will be closed for some time yet.
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