Investigation into Cleveland Police van crash with car

Cleveland Police is being investigated over a crash that left two teenagers seriously injured.

The collision happened just on Grewgrass Lane, just before 04:00 BST on Sunday

It involved a marked police van and a Vauxhall Corsa on Grewgrass Lane in New Marske at about 04:00 BST on Sunday.

A 17-year-old girl suffered potentially life-changing injuries and an 18-year-old man is still in the hospital.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said some details in the first police reports may have been inaccurate.

It is now reviewing the circumstances of the collision.

Two police officers were hurt but have been discharged from the hospital.

Miranda Biddle, Independent Office for Police Conduct regional director, said: "We would like to reassure the public that this will be subject to a thorough and robust investigation.

"Upon identifying concerns with the way this was managed by two of its officers, the force has referred the matter promptly.

"It is important we establish the circumstances of the collision as well as examine the actions and decision-making of the officers involved.

"As part of this, we are asking anyone with information, particularly those who may have seen or have dashcam footage of either vehicle beforehand or the collision itself, to get in touch."