Driver and passenger die after car hits tree in Barnsley

The accident - reportedly a white Audi - happened in the early hours of Sunday on the A635, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley.

Police have launched an investigation and are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "We received a report at around 1am this morning of a collision on Huddersfield Road, Barnsley.

"It is reported that a car had collided with a tree. Police and emergency services attended.

"Both the driver and the passenger were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Enquiries continue."

The road was closed to allow for investigation work between Westbourne Grove and High Balk, but has since reopened.