Cleveland Police issue appeal for footage after Ford Fiesta crashes into barn wall injuring six young people

Police have issued an appeal after six young people were seriously injured in a road collision at the weekend.
By Mark Payne
Published 23rd Apr 2024, 12:34 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2024, 15:01 BST
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Four men and two women, all in their late teens and early 20s, were hurt when a blue Ford Fiesta Zetec collided with a barn wall on Coal Lane in Wolviston, near Billingham.

It happened at around 12.10am on Sunday, April 21.

Cleveland Police stated: “All six occupants of the vehicle attended local hospitals for injuries including some fractures, with one man also sustaining spinal injuries.

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The scene of the collision in Wolviston, near Billingham.The scene of the collision in Wolviston, near Billingham.
The scene of the collision in Wolviston, near Billingham.

“A 19-year-old man was arrested shortly after officers’ arrival at the scene, on suspicion of failing to provide a specimen and for dangerous driving.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them as enquiries continue.

Police say no other vehicles were involved. The Zetec is believed to have travelled from Wolviston village centr, up Durham Road and turned right onto Coal Lane before the collision took place.

Contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting ref 072323.

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