A woman has tragically died after a crash on  Haigh roundabout, just off the M1 in South Yorkshire.

The emergency services were called on Friday, October 25 to the scene which was close to junction 38 of the motorway, near Barnsley.

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital, but her injuries were fatal and she sadly died later that day. 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: “It is understood that a white Vauxhall Vivaro van collided with a grey Peugeot 208.”

They also stated that the victims family has been informed and are being supported.

“The driver of the van, a 29-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit and causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on police bail.”