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A police investigation is underway into a major incident which closed one of Doncaster’s key routes for seven hours.

The A635 Barnsley Road was closed in the early hours and throughout much of this morning as police probe an incident in the early hours.

South Yorkshire Police have yet to confirm details of the investigation, but unconfirmed reports suggest there has been a fatality on the road near to Ridgewood School.

This photo, taken by a nearby resident, shows the road sealed off in both directions near to the junction with Emley Drive.

Barnsley Road in Scawsby was sealed off for several hours following the incident.

Throughout the morning, forensic officers could be seen carrying out detailed searches of an area near to a pedestrian crossing on the road in Scawsby.

The road is the main connecting route between Doncaster and Barnsley and also links to the A1(M).

Buses were also diverted but the road has now re-opened after residents earlier reported a number of police cars, fire engines and ambulances at the scene.

Photo shows extent of crime scene after major incident shuts key Doncaster road