Dramatic photo reveals extent of pile-up on the Mosborough Bypass in Sheffield

A black Nissan Qashqai, a grey Nissan Pulsar, a grey Peugeot 208, a black Range Rover and a green Vauxhall Corsa were involved in the smash, which was reported to emergency services at around 9.10am.

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The collision occurred on the stretch of the A57 between Coisley Hill roundabout and the Sheffield Parkway.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “Thankfully there were only minor injuries initially reported at scene, though as you can see it could have been quite a different story if there had been a rear seat passenger.”

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The Mosborough Bypass road was closed while casualties were treated at the scene and while arrangements were made for the damaged vehicles to be removed from the scene.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision has been launched.