POLICE

Emergency Services have deployed to the River Rother at Canklow Bridge after reports of someone entering the water

Agencies were called to the River Rother at Canklow Bridge after reports of someone potentially entering the water this morning (Thursday 9th March)

A spokesperson from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said “We mobilised four appliances, including specially trained water rescue crews, and have been on scene this morning with police and ambulance colleagues.”

“One person is now being taken care of by paramedics.”

It’s not believed anyone is injured.

The strip of road was closed for a short duration but has since reopened.

A young boy was freed by firefighters after a collision in Brinsworth on Sunday

Emergency Services were called to Bawtry Road at the junction of Whitehill Lane in Brinsworth on Sunday (5th February) after reports of a collision involving two cars

It’s believed the occupants including a young boy suffered non serious injuries and were taken to hospital

The road remained closed for a period of time whilst emergency services attended.

Local residents have renewed concerns about the accident hotspot, describing it as “an accident waiting to happen” with another member of public adding “this is the 3rd incident to happen in February alone”