A police officer is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious collision on the A189 in Cramlington, Northumberland. The incident occurred at the Moor Farm Roundabout at approximately 11:10 PM last night.
Details of the Incident
Officers from Northumbria Police were initially called to a crash on the A189. While they were at the scene of that first collision, a Black Mercedes struck a marked police car. The impact left the officer with life-threatening injuries.
Arrest and Investigation
The driver of the Mercedes, a 73-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody. The force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
