News · 10 June 2026

Officer fighting for life after Northumberland road collision.

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A police officer is fighting for their life in hospital following a serious crash on Northumberland's A189 Spine Road. This happened when a black Mercedes made contact with a police car, parked as officers dealt with an earlier two-vehicle incident. The Mercedes driver, a 73-year-old man, was arrested for dangerous driving and remains in custody.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 1:22

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