Friday, February 7, 2014

Man dies in crash on Brotton bypass in East Cleveland

7 Feb 2014 19:19

A man has died following a serious accident on the bypass (right) between Skelton and Brotton




Scene of accident at Brotton Bypass


A man has died following a serious accident on the Brotton bypass.


Emergency services were called to the scene of a fatal crash on the bypass (right) between Skelton and Brotton.


The Great North Air Ambulance, police, fire brigade and road ambulances were at the scene.


A spokesman for the Great North Air Ambulance said a male casualty suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.


Several vehicles were involved in the accident on the A174 at Brotton at 5pm tonight.


The air ambulance was called to the incident with the doctor-led trauma team on board.


Multiple patients were injured and several ambulances were also sent, as well as rapid response paramedics.


The injured were taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough.


Diversions were in place through Brotton village and motorists were being advised to avoid the area.


The road was likely to remain closed for some time.


Cleveland Police said they were dealing with an ongoing serious incident but had no further details at this stage.



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