Two police officers were among seven fatalities in a severe crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. The collision, which involved a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat, occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Pcs Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, were killed in the crash. The incident has been described as one of the worst involving the police in recent years.
A video appears to show a police chase minutes before the crash. Several police vehicles are seen pursuing a car just three minutes prior to the collision. The crash took place around 3:40 a.M. In South Bank, near Middlesbrough. Authorities have confirmed the involvement of a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat in the fatal collision.
The crash resulted in multiple deaths, with seven people losing their lives. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation. Cleveland Police have been informed of the incident and are working with emergency services to provide further details.
