A major road near Sheffield has been closed this morning following a ‘police incident’.

Derbyshire Police have advised residents to avoid Dronfield, located between Sheffield and Chesterfield, following a recent incident.

Police issued a statement this morning stating that Sheffield Road in Dronfield, near the junction with Holmley Lane, is currently closed due to a police incident.

“Please avoid the area or use alternative routes.”

However, Derbyshire Police announced this afternoon that the road has been cleared.

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