East Bawtry Road re-opens after crash and car blaze
The road was closed in both directions
East Bawtry Road in Rotherham has re-opened following a serious collision last night.
The dual carriageway in Whiston was sealed off by police last night and remained barriered off this morning,
The road closure for motorists is in place between Worrygoose roundabout in one direction and the junction with Sitwell Park Road in the other.
It has since re-opened.
Police, paramedics and firefighters were deployed to the crash scene last night.
Details on the nature of the collision have not yet been released by South Yorkshire Police but it is understood that a vehicle caught fire.
South Yorkshire Police said: “East Bawtry Road has re-opened this morning following a collision last night.
“Thank you for everyone's patience while emergency services carried out their work.”
More to follow.