A serious crash involving a police vehicle on the A66 in South Bank has resulted in multiple fatalities, police have said. The collision took place in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, and involved a police car and a Volkswagen Passat.
Incident details
Cleveland Police reported that the collision occurred at around 3:39am on the A66 in South Bank. The road remains closed, and significant emergency services are at the scene. Drivers are being advised to use alternative routes.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Around 3:39am this morning, a collision took place involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank. Sadly, the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities."
Ongoing response
"There are significant emergency vehicles on the scene, and the road will remain closed for some time. The public are asked to use alternative routes," the spokesperson added.
Police are working to identify the victims and contact their families. The spokesperson said: "This is a quickly evolving incident and we ask that members of the public respectfully avoid speculation."
Further updates
No further information is available at this stage. Further updates will be provided as they are received.
