Two die in crash on Northumberland-Durham border as police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people died following a collision on the border of Northumberland and Durham.
Shortly before 6pm yesterday (Sunday), police received a report of a single-vehicle collision on the C267 School Lane near to Winnows Hill Farm.
It was reported that a Volkswagen Polo has been travelling northbound on School Lane when it has left the carriageway and collided with a tree.
Sadly, two occupants of the vehicle – a man in his 20s and a woman in her late teens – tragically passed away at the scene.
The third occupant of the Volkswagen – a man also in his 20s – was taken to hospital for treatment and remains there in a stable condition.
Both the man and woman’s next of kin have been informed.
The road remains closed to traffic at this time.
Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision and are asking anyone who may have witnessed what took place to come forward and speak with them.
Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the man and woman who have sadly died as a result of this traffic incident.
“We will continue to offer their loved ones all of the support they need as we begin our investigations and seek to provide them with answers.”
Sgt Bartle added: “We are now appealing for any information and in particular, anyone with dashcam footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it.
“We are particularly keen to speak with anyone who was travelling in the area in either direction and who may have seen what happened.
“If this was you, or you were in the area around the time of this collision, please come forward and speak with us.
“Any information you are able to provide could prove crucial to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.
Please quote reference number: NP-20260412-0711.