- Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of this morning, Cleveland Police have said.
- The collision occurred around 3:39am on Saturday 22 August, involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank.
- The collision has resulted in multiple fatalities, with significant emergency vehicles on the scene.
- The road remains closed and the public are asked to use alternative routes.
- Cleveland Police are working to identify the victims and contact their families, urging the public to avoid speculation.
Multiple fatalities occurred in a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough around 3:39am on Saturday, August 22, as reported by Cleveland Police.3
A police spokesperson confirmed, "Sadly, the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities. There are significant emergency vehicles on the scene, and the road will remain closed for some time."
The police are currently working to identify the victims and contact their families, urging the public to avoid speculation about the incident. The spokesperson added, "The public are asked to use alternative routes."5
The A66 remains closed as investigations continue, with a significant emergency presence at the scene.
Cleveland Police has emphasized the evolving nature of the situation, asking for patience as they manage the aftermath of this tragic event.
“The collision occurred at 3:39am on Saturday 22 August in South Bank, and Cleveland Police say they are working to identify the victims and contact their families. The public are urged to avoid speculation as the incident is 'quickly evolving.'”
