Hunningley Lane, Barnsley: Police incident near school closes road

Chloe Aslett
By Chloe Aslett

Digital Journalist

Published 15th Oct 2024, 12:38 BST
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A road in Barnsley has been closed due to safety concerns, police say.

Hunningley Lane is closed between Birk Avenue and Hunningley Close in Barnsley (as of 12.30pm, October 15).

The closed area includes the route to access to Hunningley Primary Academy.

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South Yorkshire Police say this is due to “concern for safety for a man”.

A police car and officers are at the scene. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).A police car and officers are at the scene. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).
A police car and officers are at the scene. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

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They advise drivers to use other routes where possible.

UPDATE 1:33pm: The road is now fully open following this incident

Related topics:BarnsleyDriversSouth Yorkshire PoliceTrafficEmergency service

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