Major A66 crash results in multiple deaths as police issue statement

NewsUK NewsMotoringA police vehicle was involved10:26, 22 Aug 2026Major crash results in multiple deaths with A66 still closed(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc)A major collision has resulted in multiple deaths in the early hours of this morning, police have confirmed.‌On Saturday, August 22, a crash took place on the A66 in the Teesside area, involving a police vehicle.‌The road remains closed with numerous emergency vehicles on the scene while drivers are being directed to use alternative routes until the area is cleared.‌READ MORE: 6 hidden places in Birmingham you don't normally see but are opening to visitorsThe collision involved a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat.‌A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Around 3:39am this morning, a collision took place involving a police vehicle