Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle smash involving bus on major Doncaster road

These photos show the aftermath of a multi-vehicle collision on one of Doncaster’s busiest roads earlier this afternoon.
These photos show the aftermath of the crash in Wheatley Hills.These photos show the aftermath of the crash in Wheatley Hills.
These photos show the aftermath of the crash in Wheatley Hills.

Emergency services were called to Thorne Road in Wheatley Hills this afternoon after a major collision closed the carriageway and led to delays for motorists.

A bus, van and two other vehicles are understood to have been involved in the collision which took place close to the junction with Crossways, a short distance from the Wheatley Hotel.

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Photos taken by one of the passengers on the bus show damage to the front of the First bus while a van and silver car also suffered extensive frontal damage in the incident.

Erin Hannah Slingsby said the collision occured when a vehicle pulled out in front of the bus.

Debris from the smash was strewn across the carriageway but the road was able to re-open shortly afterwards.

We have contacted South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire for further details.