Two people flee from scene of single-vehicle smash in Thornaby

Two people fled from the scene of a crash in Thornaby.

Police were called to Mandale Road, at the crossing outside Thornaby Station, yesterday afternoon after a grey BMW was involved in a single-vehicle smash.

As a result, the road was closed to traffic while officers dealt with the incident. It reopened at about 4.30pm.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “The Road Policing Unit attended a collision on Mandale Road, Thornaby involving a single vehicle.

“Luckily it was damage only but could have been so different if someone was using the crossing.

“The driver and passenger made off prior to police arrival.”