Emergency Services are currently attending a road traffic collision on Centenary Way
The strip of road is closed heading towards town between Main Street and College Road Roundabout
It’s believed a vehicle has collided with a wall
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”
On 19 January at 10:35am emergency services attended Silverwood Miners Welfare Resource Centre on Doncaster Road to reports the body of a man had been found inside a derelict building.
The man has now been named by family as 49 year-old Stephen Simpson, also known locally as Stephen Jones, and Bubba.
Officers investigating the death of Mr Simpson are appealing for information and video footage that will help them piece together his last movements.
Investigating Officer Detective Sergeant Matt Barnes said: “It is clear that from the many messages of support that Stephen was well thought of in the community.
“We’re asking that anyone with information, no matter how small you believe it to be, to get in touch. It may help us understand how and why Stephen has died.
“We’re particularly interested in understanding his movements between 11 and 19 January.
“If you are a business that knows Stephen from him passing please check your CCTV footage.
“If you’re a driver who remembers seeing Stephen between these dates please check your dashcam and get in touch.”
If you have any information which may help officers, you can pass information to police via online chat, online portal or by calling 101. Quoting incident number 274 of 19 January
Emergency Services including Fire & Rescue and Paramedics were called to Bawtry Road at the junction of Whitehill Lane earlier this afternoon (Sunday 5th February) after reports of a collision
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes whilst the collision is dealt with
Emergency services were called just after 5.50am to Hellaby Lane following reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a car near to the entrance of Stanley Tools
A force spokesperson said “the Honda motorcycle was travelling along Hellaby Lane towards Denby Way when it was involved in a collision with a blue Volkswagen Golf”
“The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old Doncaster man, sadly suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.”
“Witnesses to the collision, or any motorists who may have dashcam footage of the collision, are asked to get in touch. You can do so using our live webchat, online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 113 of 1 February 2023.”
“If you have footage to share, you can email this to [email protected] and put the incident number in the subject line.”
Emergency Services were at 5.54am this morning (1st February) to reports of a road traffic collision on Hellaby Lane
Hellaby Lane is closed at the junction with Common Lane and Moor Lane while officers remain at the scene.
A force spokesperson said “the public are being asked to avoid the area and plan their routes around the area accordingly this morning.”
The alleged attack is reported to have taken place at 2am on Thursday, 27 December, when the woman got into what she believed to be a ‘taxi’ on Westgate
It is reported that the driver of the vehicle sexually assaulted the woman during her journey home.
Detectives believe two other women are could have got into the same vehicle, a Renault Clio at around 1.40am on the night and are urged to contact police to assist in their enquiries.
A force spokesperson said “detectives are exploring the possibility two other women got into what is believed to be the same vehicle, a blue Renault Clio, at 1.40am the same morning while it was parked on Westgate. They are keen to identify and speak to these women.“
“They also want to hear from anyone who may have seen a blue Renault Clio or any suspicious vehicles purporting to be taxis, or parking in areas frequented by taxis, in the town centre that evening or on other occasions.
“A 37-year-old man from Rotherham has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is currently on bail pending further enquiries. If you were one of the women described above, or you have any information about this matter calling 101 quoting incident number 161 of 27 December 2022.”
“Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”
Emergency services were called to Laughton Road, Thurcroft, at 6.23pm on Thursday (26th January) to reports of a collision between two cars and a pedestrian.
A force spokesperson said “It is believed a grey Honda CR-V was travelling towards Thurcroft when it collided with the boy. A second vehicle, a white Citroen DS3, travelling towards Laughton, was then involved in a further collision with the boy.”
“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy, aged 14, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.”
“The drivers of the vehicles alerted emergency services and are assisting police with their enquiries.”
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area at the time and saw the boy to get in touch. Contact police via online live chat, online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 755 of 26 January
Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org
Emergency Services were called to The Station pub on Red Hill, Kiveton Park at around 7.30pm this evening (Friday 30th December)
Upon arrival officers made the discovery of a 57-year-old man, who was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said “His family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.”
“Enquiries are ongoing but at this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.”
Anyone with information which may assist with our enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 148 of 30 December. You can also report online portal.
Officers from SYP Serious Collisions Unit have renewed their appeal for information after a pedestrian involved in a collision in Wentworth earlier this month sadly died.
The woman, aged 65, suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident which happened around 1:50pm on December 13 on Main Street in Wentworth.
The 69-year-old man suffered head injuries which were not life threatening. South Yorkshire Police has now confirmed the woman died from her injuries on Thursday (December 22).
“It was reported that the rear door of a waste transfer lorry which was travelling towards Wentworth Garden Centre opened while the vehicle was in motion and collided with two pedestrians.”
“The second pedestrian, a 69-year-old man, suffered head injuries which were not life threatening”
“While investigations have been ongoing, officers are making a fresh appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or saw the HGV prior to the incident to get in touch, as officers continue to work to establish the circumstances.”
You can pass information to police via live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 455 of 13 December 2022 when you get in touch. You can access online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/
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