We are appealing for witnesses and those with dashcam footage to get in touch following a fatal road traffic collision on the M1 in Barnsley.

At 9.23am yesterday (Thursday 1 May), we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between Junction 36 and 37 on the M1 southbound.

It is understood that a grey Volvo XC40 hit the central barrier of the motorway and left the carriageway.

Emergency services attended, and despite their best efforts, a 71-year-old woman sadly died at the scene.

A 71-year-old man has been taken to hospital with injuries that are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

The family of the man and the woman has been informed and is being supported.

The M1 was closed in both directions between junction 36 and 37 and has since reopened.

Officers are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

Our thoughts are with the family of those affected by this tragic incident.