Police have closed a busy South Yorkshire Road this morning

A busy South Yorkshire road had been closed after a police incident.

Broom Road in Rotherham, near the Rotherham Titans rugby club ground, is closed by officers this morning while South Yorkshire Police deal with the situation.

Bus operator First has put diversions in place for its X1 service while the road is closed.

They said in a statement at around 7.25am: "Broom Road (near the Rugby Club) has been closed by police. Services to divert via the X10 route in both directions."

South Yorkshire Police have been approached for more information.