Video: Drone footage shows huge police presence at sealed off roundabout

This is the scene at a major Doncaster road junction this morning, sealed off by police following a serious overnight crash.

Blaxton roundabout and surrounding roads remain closed and have been shut since around 3am following the incident.

Drone footage, shot by local drone enthusiast, shows a large number of police vehicles at the scene.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Road closures surrounding Blaxton roundabout in Doncaster are still in place, and we're urging motorists to avoid the area.

Drone footage shows a large police presence at the scene. (Photo: Chris Brown).placeholder image
Drone footage shows a large police presence at the scene. (Photo: Chris Brown).

“Partial closures also remain in place on Thorne Road, Station Road, Bank End Road and Mosham Road and it's advised to plan alternative routes.

“We anticipate our officers will be on scene for the next couple of hours, and we aim to update you as soon as possible.”

“Thank you for your patience.”

The Free Press understands police first descended on the area shortly before 3am following reports of a collision.

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