Two men, aged 41 and 84, died in a two-car collision on the A66 in Long Newton. Police seek witnesses.
The men were 41 and 84 years old. Both of them died at the scene. The accident involved two cars: a black Nissan and a red Vauxhall. It happened on the A66 in Long Newton, going eastbound, just after 9 pm on Tuesday, February 11.
Emergency services showed up fast, and the road closed. Drivers were told to stay away. Paramedics tried, but couldn’t save the men. The police are helping their families.
Investigators worked there all night long, looking into what happened. Police want information about the crash. Did you see anything before it? Did you see the crash itself? Do you have dashcam video? If so, call 101 and mention reference 25064.
The road opened back up at 6 am on Wednesday, February 12. Firefighters also showed up; four fire trucks came from nearby towns. Ambulances were also dispatched to the scene, sending many vehicles and people, including a helicopter’s medical team. The accident seemed truly terrible.