Shocking Twist In Police Chase Crash That Hospitalised Seven...

According to a veteran detective, a tactical containment move that “went horribly wrong” may have led to the

disastrous police pursuit on the A1 that injured seven Northumbria Police officers.

Around 2:30 in the morning on Wednesday, April 9, a dark grey BMW M Sport and at least five police cars were

involved in the high-speed encounter. Due to the collision, which occurred between Newcastle’s Junctions 73

(Swalwell) and 75 (Denton), the dual carriageway was completely closed for more than 12 hours.

Two individuals, both in their twenties, have been taken into custody. The individual is still being held on suspicion

of driving dangerously and inflicting serious injuries. The woman, initially arrested on suspicion of aiding and

abetting dangerous driving, has since been released with no further action.

Four marked police cars with significant damage are seen in the shocking photos taken at the site, along with an

unmarked police car that has been thrown onto its side and lodged into the BMW that is being followed.

A veteran police officer who wished to remain anonymous suggested that the incident might have been the result of a

tactical pursuit and containment (TPAC) operation gone awry. He remarked, “Something has gone horribly wrong

here.” This might have been the consequence of a ram from the escaping car or a botched attempt to box the car in.

One car is almost unrecognisable, making it an extremely serious incident. The participants are fortunate to be alive.

Numerous ambulances and firemen were among the emergency personnel who hurried to the area. Five people were

brought to the hospital. Four of the seven officers who were hurt have since been released. One is receiving care for a

leg injury, and two are still being monitored. The BMW’s two passengers were unhurt.

When the BMW failed to halt for police in the Whickham area at around 2.25 am, the pursuit started. The incident

involving many vehicles happened about two minutes later. Forensic investigators and police sniffing dogs searched

the location for hours, looking through a handbag and other items inside the BMW.

The scene was characterised by locals as “absolute carnage,” with emergency cars swarming the area and helicopters

hovering overhead. “I’ve lived here 27 years — I’ve never seen anything this bad,” said Avril Smith, who lives close to

the A1. There was mayhem.

The magnitude of the response to the 2010 Raoul Moat manhunt was contrasted by another neighbour. “The

shooting of PC Rathband is the only significant event we can recall here. That same stretch was where this occurred.

“It evokes memories,” they remarked.

Michelle Caisley, the superintendent of police for Northumbria, said:

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