Major road sealed off and ‘seriously injured’ cyclist rushed to Sheffield hospital after crash

Emergency services are currently on scene responding to the incident on Doncaster Road, Barnsley this morning (Tuesday, August 11).

“Police were called shortly after 10.20am to reports of a seriously injured cyclist close to Stairfoot roundabout,” said a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson.

"The man has been transported to Northern General Hospital."

The road will remain closed while officers carry out enquires.

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