Child seriously injured in Barnsley e-bike collision

The rider of the bike failed to stop at the scene on Houghton Road

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 27th Sep 2026
Last updated 27th Sep 2026

A child has been taken to hospital after a collision involving an e-bike in Barnsley.

It happened on Thursday (24 September) on Houghton Road in Thurnscoe.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “It is alleged that the child was crossing the road when a Surron bike collided with them.

“The bike fled the scene. A short time later officers recovered the suspected bike.

“The child was taken to hospital by ambulance.

“Our enquiries are on-going and anyone with information is asked to get in touch."

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