Two people have been killed and seven rushed to hospital after a horror car crash between multiple vehicles.
The nightmare unfolded in the Barugh Green area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, at around 2pm this afternoon.
South Yorkshire Police warned the cross junction of Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road would be closed for a ‘long time’ following the tragedy.
The cross junction of Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road (stock photo pictured) has been closed by police following the tragedy.
In a post on social media at 2.45pm South Yorkshire Police said: ‘Road closure in Barugh Green, Barnsley.
‘Please be aware that the cross junction of Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.
‘We are expecting the roads to be closed for a long period of time. Please avoid the area if possible and plan alternative routes. Thank you.’
More to follow.