- Cleveland Police have confirmed that a house fire in Middlesbrough and a fatal crash on the A66 are not being treated as linked.
- The house fire on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of a seven-year-old girl and her aunt.
- Seven people died in the A66 collision last Saturday, including serving Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
- Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland stated that the force is receiving additional resources from other northern forces and the National Crime Agency to maintain public safety.
- Police expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support received from the local community following the two tragic events.
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