The 'gang attack' that unleashed carnage and led to five youths plus two police officers being killed in wrong-way A66 crash
The resulting crash on the A66 killed two police officers as well as all five occupants of a stolen VW Passat, including Cole Worthy, 17.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: The resulting crash on the A66 killed two police officers as well as all five occupants of a stolen VW Passat, including Cole Worthy, 17.
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Key Facts
- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 25, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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- Source published: Aug 25, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
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