US EditionTwo women die after BMW crashed into care home during police chase in Sunderland
SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, ENGLAND, JUL 12 – Two elderly care home residents died after a stolen BMW crashed during a police pursuit, with eight others hospitalized, police said.
- On the evening of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, a stolen BMW involved in a police chase collided with a care facility located in Witherwack, resulting in the deaths of two female residents.
- About 20 minutes before the collision at around 9:40pm, police were alerted that a car had been taken without permission in the Fenham district of Newcastle, prompting a pursuit that ended with the crash.
- Emergency responders evacuated the care home residents and sent several specialized teams to the scene, while eight individuals were transported to medical facilities with injuries that are not life-threatening.
- Chief Superintendent Mark Hall expressed his sympathy for all those impacted by the incident, while two men aged 21 have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and related offenses.
- Authorities continue investigating whether the crash contributed to the deaths and are working closely with NHS and local agencies to support those impacted.
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