Woodhead Pass A628: Five ambulances on scene and seven casualties after major crash shuts busy Sheffield route
Emergency services have described a major response to a crash on the A628, Woodhead Pass, this afternoon.
Both Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Police have been sent to the scene after the incident, which is reported to have been a crash involving three vehicles on what is one of the busiest cross Pennine routes between Sheffield and Manchester.
The ambulance service said five ambulances had been deployed to the scene this afternoon as part of the emergency response to the incident.
They told The Star: “Ambulance resources, including five ambulances, a doctor and specialist paramedic (critical care), have responded to a road traffic collision on the A628 near to Dunford Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. “
Derbyshire Constabulary were initially on the scene, which is close to the border between Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, and reported four vehicles involved.
They told The Star: “Both lanes were blocked as a result of the collision and seven people were injured – but there are not believed to be any life-threatening injuries.
“Officers from SYP (South Yorkshire Police) have taken over command of the scene now.”
South Yorkshire Police also confirmed the incident had happened shortly before 3pm this afternoon, and that their officers remained on the scene at 5.30pm.
They said in a statement: “On Tuesday February 3 at 2.49pm we received a call to report a road traffic collision on the A628 near to Dunford Bridge.
“It is believed that three vehicles were involved in the collision and emergency services remain at the scene.”
National Highways said traffic is held on the road in both directions between, the A57 and the A616, due to a multi-vehicle collision.
They added: “South Yorkshire Police are in attendance leading a multi emergency services response.
“National Highways contractors are en route to assist.”
They have described ‘severe’ congestion, and are not expecting traffic to be back to normal until after 7pm.
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The AA has reported reporting ‘severe delays’ as a result of the incident, with traffic jams backing back for some distance.
They said earlier: “Road blocked and severe delays due to crash on A628 both ways at Windle Edge (Dunford Bridge Turn Off).
Emergency services have been contacted for more information.