A YOUNG motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after a collision in Barnsley.
At around 2.30pm on Friday, a black Citroen C4 car left a layby on the A6195 Dearne Valley Parkway and did a U-turn to head south towards Wombwell, as two motorcycles heading north towards Doncaster were overtaking a line of traffic.
There was a collision in the carriageway involving the Citroen and a Honda motorcycle, while the other motorcycle, a BMW, is believed to have lost control while taking avoiding action.
The Honda rider, a 21-year-old Sheffield woman, sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to the Northern General Hospital. Her condition is described as life-threatening.
The Citroen driver, a 45-year-old Mexborough man, and the BMW rider, a 23-year-old Sheffield woman, both sustained minor injuries.
The road was closed for around two hours between Cathill and Broomhill as a result of the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the collision should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 615 of August 1.
