Road closed in Newcastle after BMW crashes into tree

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Road closed in Newcastle after BMW crashes into tree

Hoon Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been closed after a BMW crashed into a tree, with police currently at the scene.

Martin Pitchford 26 August 2026 · 1,250 views

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Staffordshire Police Close Road In Newcastle — Shaz Smith

A road in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been closed following a crash involving a BMW this evening.

The incident happened on Hoon Avenue, near the ST5 9NY area, where the BMW has crashed into a tree.

Police are currently at the scene and the road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident.

Crashed Red BMW — Shaz Smith

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route while the closure remains in place.

There are currently no further details about any injuries or the circumstances surrounding the crash.

More information will be added as it becomes available. We have contacted Staffordshire Police for further details.

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20:40

Car crashed into front garden moments before tree

The BMW crashed into a front garden on Silverdale Road, Wolstanton minutes before crashing into the tree.
18:47

Believed to be a stolen car

Six Towns Daily is hearing that the car could have been stolen and driven by joy riders, dog walkers heard the crash and rang the police.

Police arrived and cordoned off the road.

The dog walkers have stated that no one was in the car when they got to it, but the airbags had been deployed.
18:44

Local Dog Walkers Called Police

Passing local dog walkers who saw the crash happen called 999.

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