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Two women die after BMW crashed into care home during police chase in Sunderland

SUNDERLAND, UK, JUL 11 – Two 21-year-old men face manslaughter charges after a stolen BMW crashed into a Sunderland care home, killing two elderly residents and injuring eight others, police said.

  • On Wednesday evening in Witherwack, Sunderland, a stolen blue BMW involved in a police pursuit collided with Highcliffe Care Home, resulting in the deaths of two female residents.
  • Around 9:20pm, a BMW was reported stolen in the Fenham area of Newcastle, prompting a police chase eastbound along the A1231 that ended with a crash at approximately 9:40pm.
  • The collision caused structural damage to the care home, led to the evacuation of residents, and resulted in eight others being hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Chief Superintendent Mark Hall of Northumbria Police expressed his deep sorrow over the incident and extended his sympathies to the relatives and friends of those impacted.
  • Two 21-year-old men, previously arrested, have been taken into custody again as suspects in a manslaughter inquiry, while the investigation will also examine whether the crash played a role in the fatalities.
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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