Seven people, including two police officers, were killed in a collision involving a police vehicle and a car on the A66 near Middlesbrough early on Saturday. The police watchdog has opened an investigation.
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Key facts
- Seven people died in the crash, including two police officers, according to Cleveland police.
- The collision happened in the early hours of Saturday on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation.
- The IOPC said police were pursuing a car before the collision.
- The A66 remained closed near Middlesbrough, with 14 ambulances attending the scene.
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a collision involving a police vehicle near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday, Cleveland police have said. The crash took place on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire.
Police initially confirmed that multiple people had died at the scene, according to local authorities. The toll was later confirmed at seven, including the two officers.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the police regulator, has launched an investigation into the collision. The IOPC said that police were pursuing a car before the crash occurred.
Emergency services responded in force to the incident. Fourteen ambulances attended the scene early on Saturday morning, according to the Guardian.
The A66 remained closed near Middlesbrough following the collision as investigations continued.
Details of those who died, beyond the confirmation that two were police officers, had not been released in the sources available.
Why it matters
A collision resulting in seven deaths, including two serving police officers, is a significant loss of life on a major road. Because a police vehicle was involved and officers were pursuing a car, an independent investigation is required to establish exactly what happened.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the A66 crash?
Cleveland police said seven people died, including two police officers, in the collision near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday.
Who is investigating the crash?
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the police regulator, has launched an investigation. It said police were pursuing a car before the collision.
Where and when did the crash happen?
The collision happened on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire, near Middlesbrough, in the early hours of Saturday. The road remained closed afterwards.
Timeline
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