The first pictures have emerged from the scene after a road was closed following a crash between suspected stolen vehicle and taxi.
Three teenagers have been arrested after a suspected stolen Range Rover crashed into a taxi on Bridge Road at the junction with Parkfield Road in Stockton at 2:30am on Thursday (June 1).
The vehicle was being pursued by police before the incident, and all three occupants were arrested in connection with the incident.
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Images taken at the scene show significant damage to both vehicles, with the Range Rover on its side and the taxi missing its roof.
The taxi driver, who was the vehicle's only occupant, sustained serious but not believed to be life threatening injuries.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Bridge Road at the junction with Parkfield Road in Stockton is closed following a collision.
"The incident happened at 2.30am today (1 June 2023) and involved a suspected stolen Range Rover and a Taxi. The suspected stolen Range Rover was being pursued by police.
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"The driver and single occupant of the taxi sustained serious but not believed to be life threatening injuries.
"None of the occupants of the Range Rover sustained serious injuries. All three occupants, all teenagers, have been arrested in connection with the incident."
Cleveland Police have said they have notified the IOPC of this incident and a referral will be made.
The Northern Echo have contacted North East Ambulance Service for more information on the incident.
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any Dashcam is asked to contact Cleveland Police. Dial 101 and pass information onto the control room quoting reference number 105217.
The road is expected to be closed for some time while officers work at the scene and police have urged drivers to seek an alternative route.
Here are some of the pictures from the scene:
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