Police closed a main road through a Rotherham village last night following a collision.

South Yorkshire Police released a warning at around 9pm yesterday (October 10) that officers had shut part of Fenton Road in response to a road traffic incident.

Police closed off a road in a Rotherham village late last night as they responded to reports of a collision. | NW

placeholder image — Police closed off a road in a Rotherham village late last night as they responded to reports of a collision. | NW

The street is a main thoroughfare through Greasbrough, connecting the village with Meadowhall and Wentworth.

Officers remained at the scene late into the night, placing a large cordon around the junctions with Coach Road and Greasbrough Library.

By 10pm there were still a number of police resources at the scene, including at least seven force cars.

At around 10pm there were still seven police cars guarding the scene, as vehicles were turned away. | NW

Vehicles were being turned away from the scene.

A damaged car could be seen at the junction with the library, which leads into a parking lot for a small shopping strip with a Co-op, pharmacy, mechanic, flooring store and tanning salon.

South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service have been contacted for more details.

More to follow.