How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead
A fatal collision on the A66 motorway resulted in the deaths of two police officers and five occupants of a vehicle traveling the wrong way. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, noting that several individuals in the wrong-way vehicle had prior criminal records.
Why it matters
The incident is a significant public safety event that has prompted a detailed investigation into the actions of the individuals involved and police response protocols.
How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead Close Two police officers and five people within a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way down the A66 motorway were killed after the car collided with a marked police car around 03:30 BST on Saturday.
Using doorbell footage, pictures of the scene and police reports, we can now piece together exactly how this fatal incident unfolded.
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