Woodhead Pass closed following collision, with vehicles stranded in snow

Woodhead Pass has been closed due to snow this evening, which has seen vehicles stranded and a collision on the busy road.
Woodhead Pass (photo: SWNS)Woodhead Pass (photo: SWNS)
Woodhead Pass (photo: SWNS)

The A628 has been closed in both directions between the A616 and A57 due to what Highways England described as 'severe' weather conditions.

Highways England said there had been a collision and a stranded HGV was blocking all lanes.

A weather warning is in place for Sheffield, with the Met Office having forecast several hours of snow this evening and during the early hours of the morning.