Emergency services called out as crash causes traffic chaos on busy Sheffield route

This was the scene on one of Sheffield’s busiest roads during rush hour this morning, after a crash which caused traffic chaos.

Emergency services were called to the Bowshaw roundabout, near Batemoor, after a car ended up on its side.

The incident closed part of the road while South Yorkshire Fire Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service worked.

Firefighters could be seen helping someone from the silver coloured car.

The collision happened at around 8am, and traffic jams were reported by motorists.

It is one of the busiest routes between Sheffield and Chesterfield.

It is undertstood the road is now fully open again.

South Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for more information.

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