Two Officers Killed in Middlesbrough Crash | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Two police officers, Matthew Blades and Tom Clough, died in a tragic head-on collision early Tuesday morning while on duty near Middlesbrough. Their patrol car was struck by a Volkswagen Passat traveling the wrong way on the A66 — an incident that unfolded at 3:39 AM after officers had begun pursuing a suspicious vehicle. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating. Cleveland’s Chief Constable called it “an incredibly sad day,” honoring their dedication to public safety and lamenting their untimely loss. Emergency crews secured the scene, which now features a large tent and…