'Pain of losing him is beyond words': Families of two police officers killed in crash pay tribute
Summary
Two police officers, PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, died in a crash after a car driving the wrong way collided with their vehicle near Middlesbrough. The five people in the other car also died. Families and colleagues have paid tribute to the officers, and funds have been raised to support their families.Key Facts
- PC Tom Clough (38) and PC Matthew Blades (37) died on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a crash.
- A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way hit their marked police car.
- The Passat’s five occupants, aged 17 to 23, also died in the crash.
- PC Blades was a husband and father of two young sons.
- PC Clough had served in the military and was known for helping others.
- Both officers were involved in community activities, like coaching children’s football teams.
- Over £150,000 has been raised online to support the families of the officers.
- Fellow police officers laid floral tributes and held moments of silence to honor them.
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