Man 'seriously injured' in Saturday night Ecclesall Road incident

A man was seriously injured in an incident on Sheffield’s Ecclesall Road last night (Saturday, September 19).
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A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Ecclesall Road, Sheffield shortly after 5.30pm today (19 September) to reports that a man was seriously injured.

“The man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance.”

Pictures from the scene of the incident on Sheffield's Eccesall Road.Pictures from the scene of the incident on Sheffield's Eccesall Road.
Pictures from the scene of the incident on Sheffield's Eccesall Road.
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One witness said that a car had been involved in a collision, and when the driver attempted to flee they crashed into another vehicle.

Others said traffic on the road was at a standstill and the air ambulance had been circling overhead for some time.

Police advised drivers to avoid the area last night.

We are awaiting further updates from South Yorkshire Police this morning.