Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:40pm on 09 Apr 2025,Wednesday International
Five people were rushed to hospital after a shocking crash involving five police vehicles and a civilian car on the A1 northbound near Denton, Newcastle, UK, at around 2.30am on April 9. One unmarked police car flipped on its side, and four marked cars were heavily damaged. A civilian BMW was also involved. The crash caused major morning traffic delays, forcing authorities to shut the road between junctions 73 and 75. Emergency services urged motorists to follow diversions. “We’re working to clear the debris and investigate,” said a police spokesperson. (PC: North News & Pictures Ltd nort)