People urged not to share "distressing footage" as man rushed to hospital after collision with lorry
Police have sealed off the road
A massive police presence filled out one Sheffield neighbourhood after a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.
Emergency services rushed to Harborough Avenue, in the Manor area of the city, just after 2pm on Friday (October 9) following reports of the collision.
It is understood that a yellow Iveco X-Way lorry was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was rushed to hospital with injuries that police have said are “not described as life-threatening or life-altering.”
Meanwhile, the driver of the lorry has been assisting officers with their investigation.
At South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 2.01pm today, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Harborough Avenue, Sheffield.
“It is reported that a yellow Iveco X-Way lorry was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.
“Officers and the ambulance service attended and the pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with injuries that are not described as life-threatening or life-altering.
“The driver of the lorry remained on the scene to assist officers with their enquiries.
“A road closure is in place at Harborough Avenue from the junction with Fairfax Rise to Prince of Wales Road.”
A graphic video of the incident circled on social media shortly after police arrived on the scene.
Local councillor Elle Dodd called on residents not to share the “distressing footage” further.
She also raised concerns about safety along that stretch of road, saying the matter was already being discussed.
“Devastating news of another crash on Harborough Avenue,” the Labour councillor added.
“My thoughts are with those affected. Thank you to the emergency services for their work.
”It's less than 24 hours on from our community meeting about this very challenge. We heard from many residents about the dangers, including the difficulties crossing outside the Whitehouse surgery.
“This must strengthen our resolve to get road safety measures now.”
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: “We received an emergency call at 1.53pm on Friday afternoon to report a person being in collision with the side of a vehicle on Harborough Avenue, Sheffield.
“Two ambulances and a specialist paramedic (critical care) were dispatched to the incident and one patient was conveyed to Northern General Hospital.”