Barnsley crash: Two cyclists die following a collision on Royston Road in Barnsley - South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information

Officers in South Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Group are appealing for information following a collision in Barnsley on Friday, January 20 that resulted in the death of two men.

Emergency services were called to Royston Road, Cudworth at 9.07am, to reports of a collision between a car and two cyclists.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Upon arrival, both cyclists were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to formally identify them.

“The car involved, believed to be a red Volkswagen Golf, failed to stop at the scene, and was later found abandoned in Bleak Avenue, Shafton.

“A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Officers are working tracing another man in connection with the incident.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was driving in the area at the time and may have seen the Volkswagen Golf or cyclists to get in touch. We are particularly keen to hear from those with dash-cam footage.

“You can pass information to police via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 1089 of 20 January when you get in touch.”

You can access the online portal by visiting the South Yorkshire Police website and dash cam footage can be emailed to: [email protected].

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone: 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.