Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed into a wall in north Sheffield leaving one man with life threatening injuries.

The collision happened on Thursday 29 February near the junction of Manchester Road and More Hall Lane between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar.

A police spokesperson said officers were called at 11.26am to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle.

They added: “It is reported that a red Vauxhall Astra collided with a wall on Manchester Road near to More Hall Lane. Officers attended, alongside the fire and air ambulance services, and a 21 year old man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.”

Yorkshire Ambulance Service had confirmed that a number of ‘ambulance resources’ were dispatched to the scene including an air ambulance, doctor, ambulance and critical care paramedic.

A spokesperson for the service added: “One patient was conveyed to Northern General Hospital by road.”

Police had closed Manchester Road between Deepcar and Wharncliffe Side while dealing with the incident.

Officers are appealing for witnesses who saw the collision or anyone who saw the Astra before or after the collision took place to get in touch.

Police have also asked anyone with relevant dash cam or CCTV to contact them via online live chat, online portal, or call 101 quote incident number 290 of 29 February 2024.

Witnesses can also contact the force online at www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/