Head-On Collision in Northeast England Kills 7 People, Including 2 Police Officers

LONDON—Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit. Cleveland Police said that a Volkswagen Passat carrying five people was traveling the wrong way down the A66 highway near Middlesbrough and collided with a police vehicle on the same road going in the right […]

Head-On Collision in Northeast England Kills 7 People, Including 2 Police Officers

TL;DR

  • Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision.
  • The crash happened early Saturday morning on the A66 highway near Middlesbrough.
  • A Volkswagen Passat traveling the wrong way collided with a police vehicle.
  • The collision occurred following a pursuit.
  • The two deceased officers were identified as Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.