Two Officers Lost in Tragic Crash | Belfast News

Two police officers, PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, died just days apart in a head-on crash on the A66 — a collision that also killed five young men in the other vehicle. Both were serving in an armed response unit when the crash occurred; the other car was reportedly traveling the wrong way after a police pursuit. PC Clough, 38, had a decorated career including service in the British Army in Afghanistan and with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. Colleagues hailed him as selfless and beloved — even by his sausage dog, Frank. The community has rallied with over $1.2 million raised for their families, while authorities continue investigating possible links to organized crime among those in the other car. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8414c810f81f48ca