Pedestrian hospitalised after collision with Volkswagen Golf at busy junction near Northern General Hospital
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car near to a Sheffield hospital today.
At 8.05am this morning, police rushed to Owler Lane after receiving reports of a collision near to the Northern General Hospital.
Commuters through the Firth Park area were met with large queues, with the junction between Owler Lane and Barnsley Road, stretching to Firth Park Road, closed by officers.
It is understood that a grey Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening or life-altering.
Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene to help officers with their investigations.
As of 10.20am, roads had reopened.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At 8.05am today, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision at Owler Lane, Sheffield.
“It is reported that a grey Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. The driver of the Golf remained at the scene to assist with enquiries.
“The ambulance service attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.
“Road closures were in place from Barnsley Road, at the junction with Owler Lane, to Firth Park Road at the junction with Selby Road. The roads have since reopened.”
Yorkshire Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.