Wrong-way car hits police vehicle in northeast England, killing 7
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A car driving the wrong way collided head-on with a marked police vehicle near South Bank, east of Middlesbrough, at around 03:39 local time on Saturday, killing seven people. Cleveland Police said two officers in the police car and five people in the other vehicle died at the scene. The crash will be investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred at around 03:39 local time on Saturday near South Bank, east of Middlesbrough, Cleveland Police said.
- Seven people died at the scene: two police officers in the marked police car and five people in the wrong-way vehicle.
- Cleveland Police Chief Victoria Fuller called the incident “tragic” and said it would deeply affect both local communities and the police service.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct will examine the crash as part of standard procedure for such cases.
- The collision follows two recent head-on crashes near Dublin, Ireland, one of which killed five people.
Crash Details
Cleveland Police said the crash happened at around 03:39 local time on Saturday near South Bank, east of Middlesbrough. A car driving the wrong way collided head-on with a marked police vehicle. Two police officers in the police car and five people in the other vehicle died at the scene. Police are investigating how the crash occurred and are working to formally identify the victims.
Official Response
Cleveland Police Chief Victoria Fuller described the incident as “tragic” and said it would deeply affect both local communities and the police service. The Independent Office for Police Conduct will examine the crash as part of standard procedure for such cases.
Recent Similar Crashes
The collision follows two recent head-on crashes near Dublin, Ireland, one of which killed five people. The head of the Irish police service warned that some young people drive the wrong way on motorways to gain more engagement on social media. An Irish parliamentary committee asked TikTok to explain how it removes content deemed to encourage dangerous and illegal behaviour on roads. Ireland’s media regulator also requested information from the platform on the matter.
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Wrong-way car hits police vehicle in northeast England, killing 7
