Several dead after horror crash between car and police vehicle on major A-road in early hours

NewsUK News MULTIPLE people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and another car in the early hours. Emergency services rushed to the A66 in South Bank, Cleveland at 3.40am this morning and a significant number remain on the scene. The collision involved a police car and a Volkswagen Passat and resulted in several fatalities, police said. The road will remain closed for some time the force added. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A spokesperson for Cleveland Police 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.” Most read in The Sun A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade added: “Cleveland Fire Brigade is currently attending a road traffic collision on the westbound carriageway of the A66 South Bank area. Please avoid the area if you can.”