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North Wales Live
11-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Two pensioners die after stolen BMW ploughs into care home while being chased by police
Two women have tragically died after a stolen BMW, which was being pursued by police, crashed into their care home. The car veered off the road on Wednesday evening, leading to the evacuation of residents and hospitalisation of some, in Witherwack, Sunderland. The police have now confirmed that two female residents of the care home, one in her 90s and another in her 80s, succumbed to their injuries on Thursday. Two 21 year old men, who were previously arrested in connection with the incident, have been further detained on suspicion of manslaughter. The blue BMW was being chased by officers on the A1231 eastbound in Sunderland when it collided with Highcliffe Care Home at approximately 9.40pm. The vehicle had been reported as stolen from the Fenham area of Newcastle around 20 minutes prior to the crash, which caused structural damage to the building. Initially, both men were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, with one also suspected of dangerous driving. They remain in police custody. In the aftermath of the incident, eight other residents were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. All but one have since been discharged, according to the police, reports the Mirror. Carol Wilson, the wife of one of the evacuated residents, told the BBC the entire top floor had caved in. As the car was involved in a police chase at the time it crashed, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, Northumbria Police said. Chief Superintendent Mark Hall added: "This is an extremely sad development and all of our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of everyone affected. "We will continue to support them in any way that we can at this time. Our investigations remain at an early stage, and we would ask people to avoid speculation both online and in the community." In a statement released yesterday, before the deaths were announced, Avery Healthcare said: "The safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our absolute priority and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. "Residents have been moved to alternative accommodation where their care continues without interruption. "We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time. "Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable."
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Daily Record
Two pensioners dead as BMW ploughs into care home during police chase
Two women, aged in the 90s and 80s, have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home. Two pensioners have died after a stolen BMW being chased by police smashed into their care home, police have confirmed. The car left the road in Witherwack, Sunderland, on Wednesday evening, crashing into Highcliffe Care Home. Residents were quickly evacuated, and some taken to hospital, reports the Mirror. A woman in her 90s and another in her 80s, both residents at the home, died from their injuries on Thursday. Two men, both aged 21, who were previously arrested, have now been further arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The blue BMW had been reported stolen from the Fenham area of Newcastle around 9.20pm on Wednesday. It was being chased by officers on the A1231 eastbound in Sunderland when it crashed into the building at around 9.40pm. The impact caused structural damage, with witnesses describing the top floor as having "caved in". The two men were initially arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, while one was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. They remain in custody. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Eight other residents were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and all but one have since been discharged. Carol Wilson, whose husband was among those evacuated, told the BBC the entire top floor had caved in. Because the car was involved in a police pursuit at the time, Northumbria Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Chief Superintendent Mark Hall added: 'This is an extremely sad development and all of our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of everyone affected. 'We will continue to support them in any way that we can at this time. Our investigations remain at an early stage, and we would ask people to avoid speculation both online and in the community.' In a statement released yesterday, before the deaths were announced, Avery Healthcare said: 'The safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our absolute priority and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. 'Residents have been moved to alternative accommodation where their care continues without interruption. 'We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time. 'Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable.'
Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Telegraph
Two women die after BMW crashes into their care home
Two women have died after a BMW that was being chased by police crashed into their care home. A woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s, who were residents at Highcliffe Care Home on Whitchurch Road in Witherwack, died after being taken to hospital on Thursday, Northumbria Police confirmed. Pictures revealed a large hole in the corner of the building, with the crash said to have caused the first floor to collapse. Carol Wilson, the wife of one of the resident's who was moved from the care home, told the BBC: 'It [the car] hit the home and we got a call at 11.10pm hearing about the damage. I couldn't believe my eyes, the whole top floor has caved in.' The blue BMW was being chased by officers on the A1231 eastbound in Sunderland when it collided with the home at around 9.40pm, the force previously said. An investigation will consider whether the collision contributed to their deaths. The vehicle was reported stolen from the Fenham area of Newcastle at around 9.20pm on Wednesday. Two men, both aged 21, who were previously arrested over the incident, now face manslaughter charges. Both were originally arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, while one was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. They remain in custody. Eight other residents were taken to hospital in the aftermath with injuries not believed to be life-threatening and all but one have been discharged. On Friday morning, Northumbria Police said: 'Sadly, two care home residents – a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s –passed away yesterday. 'The next of kin for both women have been notified and are being supported by specially-trained officers ... The investigation will now also consider whether the collision contributed to their deaths.' Following the police pursuit, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the force said. Ch Supt Mark Hall, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely sad development and all of our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of everyone affected. 'We will continue to support them in any way that we can at this time. 'Our investigations remain at an early stage, and we would ask people to avoid speculation both online and in the community.' The care home is run by Avery Healthcare, which issued a statement on Thursday, before the deaths of the two women were known, saying residents had been moved to alternative accommodation. The firm said: 'We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time.'
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Eight people are rushed to hospital after BMW ploughs into care home - as man, 21, is arrested
Eight people have been taken to hospital after a BMW crashed into a care home during a police chase. Officers had been pursuing the car after it was reported stolen from a property in Fenham, Newcastle, at around 9.20pm last night. It was later spotted travelling on the A1231 in Sunderland and at 9.40pm it smashed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack. Eight residents were taken to hospital but there injuries are not life threatening. Photos show a massive hole in the building's brickwork that will now need to be filled in. Police say the building was evacuated as a precaution while temporary accommodation was provided for staff and residents. Carol Wilson, the wife of one of the evacuated residents, said the entire top floor had caved in. 'It [the car] hit the home and we got a call at 23:10 hearing about the damage. I couldn't believe my eyes, the whole top floor has caved in,' the 66-year-old from nearby Roker told the BBC. Mrs Wilson said that her 76-year-old husband Kenneth was evacuated at 1am and has now been taken to another care home in County Durham. 'The thing for me now is getting him moved closer to home as I can't drive to Durham,' she said. 'But I want to stress how brilliant the staff have been, I can't thank them enough.' A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. A second man, also 21, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Chief Superintendent Mark Hall, of Northumbria Police, said: 'We're working closely with our blue-light partners, as well as the local authority and NHS colleagues, to support those involved. 'I'd like to thank them for their assistance in ensuring the safety of all residents and staff. 'Our officers remain in the area with other agencies to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public.' Care home operators Avery Healthcare said: 'The safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our absolute priority and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. 'Residents have been moved to alternative accommodation where their care continues without interruption. 'We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time. 'Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable.' A North East Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We received a call at 9.41pm on Wednesday 9 July to reports to a vehicle colliding into a premises in the Whitechurch Road area of Sunderland. 'We dispatched three emergency ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a duty officer, a clinical team leader, three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (Hart), our tactical advisor, our tactical commander, and two crews from our patient transport service (PTS) to the scene. 'We assisted with the evacuation of residents at the property and eight patients were conveyed to hospital.'
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Eight people in hospital as stolen BMW smashes into care home after police chase
Two men, both aged 21, were arrested after the crash involving a blue BMW stolen from Fenham, Newcastle which crashed into the side of a care home in Sunderland Eight people were taken to hospital after a stolen BMW slammed into a care home after a police chase. A gaping hole was left in the wall at Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland, at around 9.40pm yesterday after the car left the road. Two men, both aged 21, were arrested after the crash involving a blue BMW stolen from Fenham, Newcastle. The stolen car was pursued by police after it was spotted on the A1231 eastbound in Sunderland. Residents were evacuated and eight patients taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening, according to the North East Ambulance Service. Chief Superintendent Mark Hall, of Northumbria Police, said: 'We're working closely with our blue-light partners, as well as the local authority and NHS colleagues, to support those involved. 'I'd like to thank them for their assistance in ensuring the safety of all residents and staff. 'Our officers remain in the area with other agencies to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public. 'I'd ask anyone with concerns to speak to an officer on duty.' Carol Wilson, the wife of one of the evacuated residents, told the BBC the entire top floor had caved in. In a statement, Avery Healthcare said: 'The safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our absolute priority and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. 'Residents have been moved to alternative accommodation where their care continues without interruption. 'We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time. 'Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable.' A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We received a call at 9.41pm on Wednesday 9 July to reports to a vehicle colliding into a premises in the Whitechurch Road area of Sunderland. 'We dispatched three emergency ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a duty officer, a clinical team leader, three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (Hart), our tactical advisor, our tactical commander, and two crews from our patient transport service (PTS) to the scene. 'We assisted with the evacuation of residents at the property and eight patients were conveyed to hospital.' A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. A second 21-year-old has since been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
