Seven dead in UK after vehicle travelling wrong way hits police car
Summary
Seven people, including two police officers, died when a vehicle travelling the wrong way on a major road hit a marked police car in northeast England. The crash near Middlesbrough is under investigation and will also be reviewed by Britain’s police watchdog.
Key Points
- Seven people, including two police officers, died in a crash near South Bank east of Middlesbrough in northeast England.
- A vehicle travelling the wrong way on a major road hit a marked police car at around 3:39 am local time.
- Cleveland Police said all occupants of both vehicles died at the scene and the crash is under investigation.
- Britain’s Independent Office for Police Conduct will review the incident, following standard practice.
