‘Avoid the area’ warning as rush-hour crash closes East Bank Road in Sheffield
By David Walsh
Published 20th Oct 2026, 18:33 BST
“Please avoid the area and allow emergency services to carry out their work.”
Drivers are being urged to avoid East Bank Road in Sheffield after a rush-hour collision.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the road was closed and firefighters expect to be on the scene for the next two hours “at least.”
A spokesperson said: “Please avoid the area and allow emergency services to carry out their work.”
The alert was issued at 6pm today Tuesday, October 20.
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