21 April 2024 , 15:42
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A police officer has been rushed to hospital in serious condition after being involved in a car crash.
On Sunday afternoon at 1.35pm, emergency services were called to Cowpen Lane in Billingham, after a police vehicle was involved in a collision with a Land Rover.
The officer was rushing to a blue-light call when the incident happened. The road was closed for a short period of time afterward. However, the driver of the Land Rover is not believed to be injured.
On social media, images show the damaged front of a police van and a black Land Rover. A police car is also seen stationed at the scene.
Cleveland Police said in a statement on their website: "At 1.35pm on Sunday 21 April a police vehicle was involved in a collision with a Land Rover on Cowpen Lane in Billingham. The police vehicle was on a blue light call when the collision occurred.
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The other vehicle involved in the accident
The front of the police van was damaged"Paramedics from North East Ambulance Service attended to the scene and assessed two officers inside the van – one officer has been taken to University Hospital of North Tees in a serious but stable condition.
"The driver of the Land Rover is not believed to have sustained an injury. Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and anyone with information, dash cam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 072612."