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Fundraiser tops £1m as arrests mount in A66 crash

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This tragedy highlights the risks officers face even in routine pursuits, and the public's overwhelming response shows deep respect for their sacrifice.
💡 Why it matters
The arrests indicate a wide-ranging investigation into a crash that claimed seven lives, including two armed response officers.

A fundraiser for the families of two police officers killed in a wrong-way crash on the A66 has surpassed £1 million. Five more arrests have been made, bringing the total to 17 people arrested in connection with the incident.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Fundraiser for A66 crash police officers tops £1m
18d ago
The Guardian
Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers
19d ago
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