Yesterday, tragedy struck in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley when a man and a toddler were hit by a car. The man, who was 56 years old, passed away at the scene while the one-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical care in the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 11:40 GMT on Sunday.
According to a statement by South Yorkshire Police, the driver of the blue Volkswagen Polo involved in the collision had stopped at the site, and was cooperating fully with the authorities. The police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage or information that might help with the investigation to come forward and contact law enforcement.
While the police investigation into the incident is ongoing, several online users have speculated that the incident might have been a hit-and-run accident. They are calling for anyone with relevant information to come forward to help solve the case.
The tragic fatal accident has shocked the community, with many locals expressing their condolences to the families affected. Mayor Dan Jarvis, who represents the Barnsley constituency, described the incident as “absolutely heartbreaking” and promised to support the authorities in any way possible to ensure justice is served
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