Barnaby Papadopoulos

“seven people have died as a result of this crash, two of whom were Cleveland Police officers.”

“14 ambulances were dispatched to the scene this morning.”

“The crash involved a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66.”

“triggered a 'significant' emergency response.”

“He said that earlier today, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) revealed that Cleveland Police saw a suspicious vehicle last night and pursued it.”

“perhaps as many as five people were in that Volkswagen and they died when it collided with a police car.”