Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK crash with patrol car

British police said on Monday that seven people, including two police officers, were killed in a collision between a police car and a passenger vehicle that was traveling in the wrong direction on a major road in northeast England.

According to Reuters, Cleveland Police reported the crash occurred at around 3:39 a.m. local time near the South Bank area, east of Middlesbrough, adding that all occupants of both vehicles died.

Cleveland Police Chief Victoria Fuller said the tragic incident would have a profound impact across Cleveland, within local communities, and throughout the police force.

British police said they are still investigating the circumstances of the crash and are working to formally identify all the victims.