A crash caused rush hour traffic chaos this morning, on a major route between Sheffield and the M1.

South Yorkshire Police were called to the scene, along with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, after the collision near Tankersley roundabout.

The ambulance service said in a statement: “We received an emergency call at 7.43am this morning ( September 7) to report a road traffic collision on Westwood New Road in Tankersley. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and one patient was conveyed to hospital. “

The AA described the incident as having caused delays.

However, the fire service said that after receiving the call just before 8am today, on Westwood New Road, Tankersley, their crew was called back after being told they were no longer needed.

Police, who were called out at 7.52am, confirmed that the incident had been a crash.

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