Drivers told to avoid area as major South Yorkshire road closed by police this morning

Drivers have been told to avoid the area following the closure of a major South Yorkshire road this morning.
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The A633 Manvers Way between Mexborough and Wath has been shut, South Yorkshire Police has said.

A spokesman said the route, which connects parts of the Dearne Valley was closed between Station Road and The Nightingales in both directions.

The spokesman said: “Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.”

Details for the reason behind the road closure have not been released at this stage.