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Two Elderly Women Killed After Car Smashes Into UK Care Home

Police say vehicle was fleeing officers during the crash

16 July 2025 · 06:11 UTC

Two elderly women, one in her 80s and the other in her 90s, were killed after a car being pursued by police crashed into a care home in northern England.

Authorities confirmed the vehicle was involved in a police chase at the time of the collision, prompting renewed scrutiny of pursuit protocols and raising questions about the risks posed to vulnerable civilians in high-speed chases.