21 January 2023 , 16:35
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Two cyclists have died in a horror 'hit and run' crash in Barnsley, police have confirmed.
The tragedy unfolded shortly after 9pm last night, when South Yorkshire Police were called to a collision involving a car and two cyclists.
Sadly two men, who have yet to be formally identified, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the driver of a red Volkswagen Golf failed to stop at the scene.
The car was later found abandoned, and a 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
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Police said they are working to trace another individual in connection with the crash.
A spokesperson for SYP said: "Officers in our Roads Policing Group are appealing for information following a collision in Barnsley yesterday (Friday 20 January) that resulted in the death of two men.
"Emergency services were called to Royston Road, Cudworth at 9:07pm, to reports of a collision between a car and two cyclists.
"Upon arrival, both cyclists were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to formally identify them. The car involved, believed to be a red Volkswagen Golf, failed to stop at the scene, and was later found abandoned in Bleak Avenue, Shafton.
"A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was driving in the area at the time and may have seen the Volkswagen Golf or cyclists to get in touch.
"We are particularly keen to hear from those with dash-cam footage."