Police incident in Rotherham causing travel disruption

A police incident in Rotherham is causing travel disruption this afternoon.

First South Yorkshire tweeted shortly before 3pm today to say diversions were in place due to the incident on Fitzwilliam Road.

Fitzwilliam Road in Rotherham (pic: Google)placeholder image
Fitzwilliam Road in Rotherham (pic: Google)
placeholder image
Read More
'Radical' Sheffield man found guilty of terrorism offences

The bus operator said buses would run along Herringthorpe Valley Road, Mowbry Street, Doncaster Road and St Annes.

South Yorkshire Police has since revealed a 19-year-old woman died at the scene after being taken suddenly ill.

News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice