Mum of A66 crash victim asks for cars and quads at funeral
Mum of A66 crash victim asks for cars and quads at funeral

The mother of one of the five men killed in a horror crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough has asked people to give him "the send-off he deserves" by arriving with "cars and quads."

Appeal for a fitting tribute

Michael Cahill was among those who died in the collision, which also claimed the lives of two police officers. His mother has now made a public appeal for mourners to attend his funeral in a way that reflects his personality.

She asked well-wishers to bring "cars and quads" to the service, so that her son receives a farewell that matches who he was.

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Crash details

The crash happened on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Five men lost their lives in total, including the two police officers. The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief from the local community.

Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

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