Residents in Goldthorpe area wake up to "funny smell"

PEOPLE living in parts of the Dearne Valley could be waking up to a funny smell this morning (Tuesday).

Those living in Goldthorpe, Mexborough, Wath, Swinton and the surrounding area might be able to smell rotten eggs, a spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

The spokesperson urged people not to be alarmed and confirmed the smell was coming from an industrial estate in Goldthorpe.

"Our specialist officers have been called, checked it out and everything is fine - if not a bit on the smelly side!" said the spokesperson.