Mourners gather and flowers left at scene of fatal collision on East Bawtry Road
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the horror crash
Mourners have gathered at the scene of a fatal collision in Rotherham throughout today, with floral tributes left there.
Although South Yorkshire Police is yet to confirm that the crash on East Bawtry Road, Whiston, was fatal, large numbers of mourners have gathered there thoughout the day to console each other and pay their respects.
They have also left bouquets of flowers.
Some of the mourners were carrying blue balloons when they arrived earlier.
The dual carriageway was sealed off by police last night and remained barriered off this morning.
The road closure for motorists was in place between Worrygoose roundabout in one direction and the junction with Sitwell Park Road in the other.
It has since re-opened
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.
South Yorkshire Police said earlier today: “East Bawtry Road has re-opened this morning following a collision last night.
“Thank you for everyone's patience while emergency services carried out their work.”
The force has been contacted.
More to follow.