Appeal after Collision Involving Patient Transport Ambulance
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on Ladgate Lane in Middlesbrough.
The collision happened around 2:40am this morning, Tuesday 2nd July, involving a Peugeot 208 which was reported to have collided with pedestrian barriers before then colliding with a patient transport ambulance.
A 62-year-old man, a passenger in the patient transport ambulance, suffered fractured ribs and was taken to James Cook University Hospital. Another man, a 44-year-old man also travelling in the ambulance, suffered a wound to his knee and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Peugeot 208, a 45-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Any witnesses to the incident or to the manner of driving of the Peugeot, are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number SE24124397 or report any information online here: Something you've seen or heard | Cleveland Police