Multiple fatalities have been confirmed following a collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat, according to Cleveland Police.
The incident occurred on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough in Teesside, during the early hours of Saturday. Emergency services attended the scene following the crash between the two vehicles.
This is a developing story and further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still being established by officers at the scene.
Road traffic collisions involving emergency service vehicles have been a recurring concern across the UK. In recent weeks, a pedestrian died after being struck by multiple vehicles including a marked police car on the A40 in Carmarthen, while four men were killed when a car hit a lamp-post on Merseyside. These incidents underscore the serious risks posed by high-speed collisions on major roads.
Cleveland Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the A66 collision. Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to come forward to assist officers with their enquiries.
