23.08.2026 13:10
A car traveling in the wrong direction on the A66 highway in the Cleveland area of England collided with a police vehicle. Two police officers and five people in the other vehicle were killed in the accident. In a statement made on his social media account, Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister of England, conveyed his condolences for the two police officers who lost their lives while on duty and the five civilians who died. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
In England's Cleveland region, a car traveling in the wrong direction collided with a police vehicle, resulting in the deaths of 2 police officers and 5 people in the other vehicle.
HIT POLICE VEHICLE IN WRONG DIRECTION
In a statement made by Cleveland Police, it was reported that a car traveling in the wrong direction on the A66 highway collided with a police vehicle on patrol.
7 PEOPLE KILLED, 2 OF THEM POLICE
Examinations by health and security teams at the accident scene determined that 2 officers in the police vehicle and 5 people in the other vehicle had lost their lives. Security officials announced that the deceased police officers were 37-year-old Matthew Blades and 38-year-old Tom Clough.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF MINISTER
In a statement made on his social media account, England's Chief Minister Andy Burnham conveyed his condolences for the two police officers who lost their lives while on duty and the 5 civilians who died. It was noted that the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Chief Minister Burnham used the following statements in his message:
"I am devastated to hear this morning that two police officers and five citizens have lost their lives while on duty in Cleveland.
My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of everyone involved, and with everyone at Cleveland Police.
I thank the emergency services for responding under extremely difficult conditions.
Meanwhile, I ask that you avoid speculation."