Elderly woman was injured in collision

AN elderly woman suffered ‘significant injuries’ following a collision in Staincross.

A police investigation has been launched after the collision occurred, on September 1, at the crossroads.

It’s reported that at around 12.15pm, police received a call from paramedics who were at the scene of a collision involving a white Vauxhall Viva and a white BMW 1 Series on Paddock Road, Staincross, at the junction with Wakefield Road (A61).

It was initially thought the driver of the Vauxhall, a woman in her 80s, suffered minor injuries – but it has been confirmed they are much worse.

She has been taken to hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition, after suffering ‘multiple serious injuries’ in the collision.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses to the collision, which is believed to have happened at around 11.30am.

“Did you see either vehicle prior to the collision?

“Were you travelling along the A61 and does your vehicle have dash-cam footage?

“If you have any information that could help the ongoing investigation, please contact us using live webchat, our online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 302 of September 1 2022.

“If you have footage, this can be emailed to enquiries@ southyorks.pnn.police.uk – quote the incident number in the subject line.”