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Huge emergency services response reported amid fears of major incident at Rother Valley Country Park
By Claire Lewis
Published 25th May 2026, 21:05 BST
Updated 25th May 2026, 21:31 BST
Police, firefighters and paramedics are reportedly responding to a major incident at Rother Valley Country Park
Emergency services are reportedly dealing with a major incident at Rother Valley Country Park this evening.
Police, firefighters and ambulances are said to have been deployed to the popular park in Rotherham, close to the Sheffield border.
Residents living close by said they had seen at least seven fire engines, 10 police cars and multiple ambulances at around 8.15pm.
A helicopter has also been hovering over the park.
Residents said they had heard numerous sirens as emergency services arrived at the park.
Rother Valley Country Park is always popular at bank holidays, particularly during spells of good weather.
Large groups of friends and families regular gather there.
Emergency services have been contacted.