Armed Police Crash on Byker Bridge Sparks Investigation

Armed police were involved in a nasty crash on Byker Bridge, Newcastle, this morning. The collision happened just after 9am on Friday, causing serious injury to one officer.

Police Car Hits Wrong Lane, Collides with Another Vehicle

Eye-witnesses report the police vehicle was driving down the wrong lane on the two-lane one-way bridge. It smashed into a car heading towards the 1 Centre, sparking chaos on the busy route.

Serious Injury and Official Probe Underway

One officer suffered serious injuries in the collision. Authorities have launched a full investigation to uncover what went wrong.

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