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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

A66 Crash Investigation Finds No Tactical Police Contact

An initial probe by the Independent Office for Police Conduct has found no evidence of 'tactical contact' or the use of a stinger prior to the fatal collision that killed two officers and five civilians.

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A66 Crash Investigation Finds No Tactical Police Contact

An initial investigation into a fatal collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough last month has determined there was no 'tactical contact' or use of a stinger by police before the crash, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The collision, which occurred on August 22, resulted in the deaths of five young men and two police officers.


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