UPDATE: Man dies after collision with lorry

A PEDESTRIAN has died after a collision with a lorry this morning (Thursday) on Wellgate.

Emergency services were called to the scene near to Pak supermarket at 11.50am but the man suffered fatal injuries.

Picture courtesy of Mick Taylor.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “His family has been informed and is receiving support.

“The road is closed while initial enquiries are carried out and there may be some travel disruption locally.” 

Four fire crews and the ambulance service also attended the scene.