Multiple Fatalities Reported in A66 Collision Involving Police Vehicle
Cleveland Police confirm serious incident in South Bank, Middlesbrough, leading to road closures and ongoing investigation.
Sarah Connor
A serious collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat occurred on the A66 in South Bank early Saturday.
The incident, confirmed by Cleveland Police, occurred around 3:39 AM this morning on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough in Teesside.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson stated the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities. The North East Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed that "a number of patients died at the scene" despite the best efforts of everyone attending.
Significant emergency vehicles are present at the scene. A Cleveland Police spokesperson noted that "the road will remain closed for some time."
The road will remain closed for some time.
The A66 remains closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane in Eston. The public has been asked to use alternative routes.
Officers are working to identify the victims and contact their families. A Cleveland Police spokesperson stated, "We are working to identify the victims and contact their families."
Anna Turley urged the public to "avoid speculating online to respect the families and the police while they do their work at this terrible time."
A Cleveland Police spokesperson also stated, "This is a quickly evolving incident and we ask that members of the public respectfully avoid speculation."
The North East Ambulance Service spokesperson extended condolences, saying, "We send condolences to all of those affected by such a tragic event and thank everyone for all they did to help."
Cleveland Police has yet to confirm the exact number of fatalities.