East Bawtry Road remains closed after serious crash and fire

East Bawtry Road in Rotherham remains closed this morning following a serious collision last night.

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The dual carriageway in Whiston was sealed off by police last night and remains 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.

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.

More to follow.

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