Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the devastating A66 collision which killed seven people, including two police officers, as detectives probe a possible criminal gang connection.
Arrests made in probe
Nine men and three women, aged between 19 and 61, have been arrested as part of an investigation into the events leading up to the crash.
The arrests come as police examine whether the incident was linked to organised crime.
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Background to the incident
The collision on the A66 resulted in the deaths of seven people, among them two police officers. The arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing inquiry.
Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
