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Man Killed and Toddler Critically Injured in Barnsley Pedestrian Collision

A 56-year-old man died at the scene, and a one-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a car struck pedestrians in South Yorkshire.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday morning on West Street in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
  • A blue Volkswagen Polo collided with a wall and struck two pedestrians, a 56-year-old man and a one-year-old boy.
  • The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the toddler sustained life-threatening injuries and is hospitalized in critical condition.
  • The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with South Yorkshire Police in their investigation.
  • Authorities are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area to assist in the ongoing inquiry.
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