Driver fractures pelvis in crash with police car

A badly damaged police car with a mangled bonnet and both front doors open. The windscreen is cracked and police officers surround the vehicle.Image source, Terry Blackburn
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The police car was badly damaged in the collision on the A66 in Middlesbrough

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A man suffered a fractured pelvis and collar bone when his car collided with a police vehicle responding to an emergency call.

The police vehicle had it blue lights at the time of the crash on the A66 near Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, at 22:40 BST on Monday, Cleveland Police said.

The officer suffered minor injuries and the other driver was hospitalised.

The Cleveland force has urged anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

A badly damaged car which has been caved in on the drivers side. The airbags have been deployed.Image source, Terry Blackburn
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A vehicle being recovered from the scene on the A66

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