Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on Westwood New Road last night.

At approximately 9.40pm yesterday (Monday, 22 February) a black Vauxhall Astra was travelling towards Sheffield along Westwood New Road, Tankersley, when it is reported to have lost control and crashed into a lamppost on its nearside.

The driver of the Astra, a 39-year-old man from Kexbrough, Barnsley sustained a serious fracture to his right arm. He was taken to Barnsley District General Hospital and detained.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or the moments leading up to it is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police's witness line on 0114 220 2970.