Man dies following Rotherham lorry collision
The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Author: May NormanPublished 54 minutes ago
A man’s died after reportedly being hit by a lorry in Rotherham.
It’s believed it happened in the Greasbrough area on Friday morning (14 July).
The pedestrian – a man in his 60s – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
South Yorkshire Police say at 11am on Friday, emergency services were called to Car Hill, outside the recycling centre entrance, following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a DAF lorry.
It is understood that the collision took place on the downhill carriageway heading towards Rotherham town centre.
The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin has been informed.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and information about what happened.
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