Police close off busy Sheffield road due to 'incident' as motorists advised to avoid the area
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People are being urged to avoid the area
Police have closed off a busy Sheffield road dur to an ongoing ‘incident’.
South Yorkshire Police (SYP) say the road closure is in place on Manchester Road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar on Monday (November 2) evening.
People are being urged to avoid the area.
A police statement, posted at 7.40pm on Facebook, said: “Please be aware that a road closure is in place on Manchester Road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar due to a police incident.
“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible.”
Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge Marie Tidball urged people to avoid the stretch of road and allow extra time for journeys.
She said on Facebook: “South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that Manchester Road is currently closed between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar due to a police incident.
“If you're travelling through the area, please avoid this stretch of road, allow extra time for your journey and plan an alternative route where possible.
“Please follow any instructions from emergency services and take care on the roads.”
More to follow.