Two men have died after a horror crash on the A66.
The two men, aged 41 and 84, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash involving a black Nissan Qashqai and a red Vauxhall Astra happened on the eastbound carriageway at Long Newton just after 9pm on Tuesday (February 11) evening.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the road was closed, and motorists were urged to avoid the area. Paramedics attended but were unable to save either of the men.
Their families are being supported by specialist officers.
Crash investigators were seen working at the scene overnight and an investigation is underway.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “The road was closed for over eight hours overnight whilst emergency services tried to save the men, and specialist officers carried out an investigation of the scene.
“Anyone with information on the circumstances prior to the collision or anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 25064.”
The road reopened at about 6am on Wednesday (February 12), National Highways confirmed.
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The Cleveland Fire Brigade said four fire engines from Thornaby and Stockton attended.
A spokesperson for North East Ambulance Service added: "We were called to a serious road traffic incident involving two vehicles on the A66 at Long Newton at 9.05pm last night, Tuesday 11 February.
"We dispatched three double crewed ambulances, a duty officer, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader and we were supported by the medical response car from Great North Air Ambulance."
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