A car crashed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland during a police pursuit, injuring eight people who were taken to the hospital. The incident occurred at around 9:40pm and led to the evacuation of residents. Emergency services, including the North East Ambulance Service and Northumbria Police, responded to the scene. Injuries sustained by the victims are not considered life-threatening. Two 21-year-old men were arrested in connection with the incident, with investigations continuing thereafter.
Eight people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a care home during a police pursuit. Residents were evacuated after the crash at Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland, at around 9:40pm on Wednesday. North East Ambulance Service, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police attended the scene, where a hole was left in one of the walls of the care home.
Eight people inside the building were injured in the collision and taken to hospital. None of their injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
Northumbria Police said a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. Another man, also aged 21, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Officers are continuing to investigate the crash and both men remain in police custody. Northumbria Police said the car involved was a blue BMW, which had been involved in a police pursuit.
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