Two pensioners killed in crash with lorry

A white Lexus CT 200 was in collision with a white DAF lorry at the junction of Lee Lane and Whams Road, in the Crow Edge area of Barnsley, at around 10.25am on Thursday.

The driver of the Lexus —a 77-year-old man from Rotherham — and a 68-year-old passenger, also from Rotherham — died at the scene.

Police said the Lexus was travelling along Lee Lane from Millhouse Green and the lorry was travelling on Whams Road (A616) towards Barnsley.

The lorry driver — a 38-year-old man from Worksop — suffered minor leg injuries.

Police said the families of both men have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Anyone with any information should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 296 of April 21.