Greasborough Road Rotherham: Diversions in place, affecting Parkgate, after crash on busy South Yorkshire road

Traffic on a busy South Yorkshire street has had to be diverted following a crash this afternoon, say transport officials.

Bus company First said Greasborough Road, Rotherham, has been blocked as a result of what they described as a road traffic collision this afternoon. They stated it did not involve a bus.

The company has put in place a diversion for its 139 and 140 services, which will see buses running via Parkgate in both directions. First said in a statement the diversion would be in place until further notice. South Yorkshire Police have been approached for information.

Update: at 3.21pm, First Tweeted: "The road has now reopened, and services have returned to normal route.."