Flares and balloons mark A66 crash victim vigil
Flares and balloons mark A66 crash victim vigil

Masked people set off flares and released balloons in memory of a man who died in the A66 crash that also killed two police officers.

Vigil details

The gathering took place as part of a balloon release honouring one of the victims. Flares lit up the skies during the event, which was held in remembrance of the man.

Crash background

Seven people, including two police officers, died in the A66 crash over the weekend. The incident has prompted calls for an end to balloon releases in connection with the joyriders who killed the two officers.

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