A severe crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough has left seven people dead, including two serving police officers. The incident occurred during a pursuit involving a marked police vehicle. According to reports, the collision happened at around 3:39 am. Cleveland Police confirmed that two officers in the marked vehicle and five members of the public in a Passat were pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash has been described as one of the worst involving police in recent years. Emergency services were called to the scene, but no survivors were found. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the pursuit and the collision.
The A66, a major road in northern England, was closed for several hours following the incident. Local residents and police are still processing the tragedy. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
