Man seriously injured in crash in Birdwell

The man in his 80s is in a serious condition in hospital

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 11th Aug 2021

A man in his 80s is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Birdwell, near Barnsley, yesterday.

It happened at around 12:30pm on Sheffield Road.

A motorbike was in a collision with an Audi travelling in the opposite direction.

The motorbike rider, in his 80s, is said to be in a stable condition. The driver of the car received minor injuries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to get in touch.

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