Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough in Teesside, early on Saturday morning.
Collision details and emergency response
The collision took place at about 3.39am on Saturday. Cleveland Police said there is a significant emergency response at the scene.
The road “will remain closed for some time”, and the public are being asked to use alternative routes.
Police statement and ongoing investigation
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. 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.
“We are working to identify the victims and contact their families. This is a quickly-evolving incident and we ask that members of the public respectfully avoid speculation.”
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. The investigation is ongoing as police work to identify the victims and inform their families.
