Bus trapped in police cordon as emergency services close off major route into Sheffield city centre

Disruptions are expected

A road into Sheffield is currently closed as emergency services respond to a collision.

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Police and ambulances are responding to a reported collision on Wicker, at the edge of Sheffield city centre | S70 Media

Police have blocked off Wicker, from around the junctions with Lady’s Bridge and Derek Dooley Way.

It is understood they are responding a to reports of a collision.

A bus has been seen within a cordon, as well as ambulances and a number of police cars.

Disruptions are expected on the major route connecting Burngreave to Sheffield city centre.

South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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The cordon in place on the Wicker | S70 Media

UPDATE: South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 9.36am today (29 September) we were made aware by the ambulance service of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a pedestrian, on the Wicker in Sheffield.

“The pedestrian, a man, has been taken to hospital with suspected life-threatening injuries.

“The Wicker is currently closed while emergency services conduct their work.

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