Two fighting for their lives after crash

TWO men were yesterday fighting for their lives after a crash in Hetton-le-Hole.

Police were called to North Road after a report of a collision involving a black Skoda Octavia at about 2.30am on Saturday.

Two men were taken to hospital where they remain with serious injuries. Specialist officers are continuing to offer the men’s families support. Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash to help their investigation.

Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police, said: “Two men are fighting for their lives as a result of this incident and we are determined to find out exactly what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the Tell Us Something page or by calling 101 quoting log NP-202205070100. Alternatively, you can email 351@northumbria.pnn.police.uk.