Bishopton Road West, Stockton closed following crash

Emergency services were quickly on the scene after the crash involving a Cleveland Police van and a Volkswagen vehicle, on Bishopton Road West in Fairfield, in mid-afternoon. Drivers of other vehicles were urged to avoid the area while the incident was dealt with by emergency services. Shortly afterwards, a Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Bishopton Road West is currently closed in both directions following a collision between a police car and a white Volkswagen Polo.

"Drivers are advised to avoid the area whilst emergency services deal with the accident." A further statement said: "It is believed that nobody involved sustained serious injuries. "One woman in the VW suffered a laceration to her shoulder and is being treated at The University Hospital of North Tees."

Emergency services were quickly on the scene after a collision between a police vehicle and a Volkswagen car(Image: Cleveland Police)

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Stanley man admits dangerous driving after A1 crash[4] A collision investigation unit arrived at the scene to carry out inquiries into the crash. The police van appeared to have collided with a wall near the entrance to Castle Close.

It is understood the VW car came to rest against a lamppost nearby.

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