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
The article provides a factual, chronological account of the inquest proceedings without emotive language or political framing.
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