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Schools to shut early 'to ensure pupils' safety' ahead of funeral for A66 crash victim
Schools will close early or stagger dismissal as funeral traffic is expected to bring congestion, with 44,000 donors raising £1,203,932 for the officers’ families.
- Several schools in Middlesbrough will stagger dismissal times tomorrow to manage expected congestion surrounding the funeral of Jakub Matusiak at St John the Evangelist Church on Normanby Road.
- Matusiak, 23, was one of seven people killed in an August 22 head-on collision on the A66, which also claimed the lives of Cleveland Police officers Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38.
- Four schools, including South Bank Primary School and Outwood Academy Normanby, will close at lunchtime to "ensure the safety and wellbeing of our pupils" amid "large numbers of people" expected.
- Head teacher Tammy Cooper stated the school recognizes "some pupils may feel upset or anxious about the funeral taking place locally," with pastoral support available to assist students.
- Authorities remain vigilant following a vigil for Michael Cahill last week in Haswell, County Durham, where crowds set fire to cars, drawing criticism from MPs and police.
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Middlesbrough schools forced to close early amid 'fears over safety' at A66 crash funeral
Several schools in the Middlesbrough area will close early tomorrow over "safety fears", as mourners gather for the funeral of one of five young men killed in a devastating crash on the A66.Four schools are expected to shut at lunchtime as large crowds are anticipated in South Bank, with local authorities warning the funeral could lead to significant congestion and disruption to transport.The service is understood to be for Jakub Matusiak, 23, k…
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