Police have closed a main road in Barnsley following a road traffic collision that involved a 12-year-old boy.

Doncaster Road - one of the leading routes in to Barnsley town centre - has been closed between the junction with Cemetery Road and the junction with Sunderland Terrace.

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Police were called to the scene at 1.48pm when they received reports of a traffic collision involving a bus on the nearby Junction Street.

A 12-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Police remain at the scene as they investigate an incident where it is believed a bus collided with a 12-year-old. | Google Maps

placeholder image — Police remain at the scene as they investigate an incident where it is believed a bus collided with a 12-year-old. | Google Maps

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 1.48pm today (April 9) we received reports of a road traffic collision on Junction Street, in Barnsley.

“It is reported that a child was injured after being involved in a collision with a bus.

“The child, a 12-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.”

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