‘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.
Photos from the scene appear to show two cars were involved.
An eye witness said the crash was near the junction with Daresbury Drive.
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