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Five young men and two police officers died in a horrific A66 crash last month, and the community is still reeling as funerals continue. Theo Rae, 17, received his second funeral yesterday, following Jakub Matusiak’s, 23 — both teens whose lives were cut short. Schools in the area closed early to avoid traffic chaos during processions, sparking political backlash over what critics call an overreaction to potential disorder. Mourners showed deep grief, with cars packed with people and floral tributes honoring sons and grandsons. Matusiak’s funeral drew crowds dressed in orange, his favorite color, and flashy cars in the cortege. As more victims’ funerals are scheduled this week, including the two officers, officials defend the school closures as necessary to minimize disruption — even as critics accuse them of setting a dangerous precedent. The tragedy has left the entire region grappling with loss, grief, and the weight of how to honor those gone while keeping daily life moving.

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