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Multiple people have died following a collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough in Teesside. Cleveland Police stated that the crash occurred at approximately 3:39am on Saturday, August 22.

Emergency services responded in large numbers, with the North East Ambulance Service deploying 14 ambulance resources to the scene. Ambulance officials confirmed that a number of patients died at the scene. A police spokesperson said that authorities are currently working to identify the victims and contact their families.

The A66 was closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane following the incident, with parts of the road expected to remain closed for the rest of Saturday. A significant emergency presence remained at the location as investigations continued. Google Trending Now shows increased search interest in uk.