Tragic Two-Car Collision Claims Life of Man in His 30s Near Darlington
A tragic two-car collision near Darlington has claimed the life of a man in his 30s. The accident took place on Friday, February 6, on the A68, close to Heighington. The incident involved a Vauxhall Astra and a VW Passat.
Details of the Incident
The crash occurred at approximately 6:25 PM. Emergency services responded swiftly but were unable to save the driver of the Vauxhall Astra, who was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified and is currently receiving support from specially trained officers.
Injuries and Medical Response
Two men and a woman traveling in the VW Passat sustained serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals. The North East Ambulance Service reported that they dispatched several medical teams to the scene, including:
- Five paramedic ambulance crews
- A doctor in a rapid response car
- A community paramedic
- A hazardous area response team crew (HART)
- A clinical team leader
Among the four casualties, three individuals were trapped in their vehicles. Two were taken to James Cook Hospital, while one was admitted to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Investigation and Community Appeal
After the collision, authorities closed the road to conduct an investigation. The A68 has since reopened to traffic. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. They can contact Durham Constabulary via email at [email protected], referencing incident number 321 from February 6.
