Inquests open into A66 crash police deaths
Inquests have opened into the deaths of two Cleveland Police officers killed in a wrong-way collision on the A66. The officers were struck by a Volkswagen Passat while not involved in an active pursuit, and further inquests are pending for the five other individuals who died in the crash.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of wrong-way driving and has prompted significant public support, with over £1 million raised for the families of the deceased officers.
Image source, Cleveland Police Image caption, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were killed in the crash near Middlesbrough on Saturday
North East and Cumbria correspondent Published 34 minutes ago Warning: This article contains details people may find upsetting
Inquests have opened into the deaths of two police officers who were killed in a crash on the A66.
Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died on Saturday when their police vehicle was hit by a Volkswagen Passat which was going the wrong way down the dual carriageway near Middlesbrough.
Area Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool Paul Appleton opened the inquests at Teesside Coroner's Court.
Further inquests into the deaths of the five young men in the Passat are expected to open later.
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