Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident

The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Sentence

Narrator

The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

Giving an Update

The investigation into the accident is underway.

Speculating

Authorities believe they'll soon determine the cause of the accident.

Formal Statement

An investigation is being conducted to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Law enforcement officials are conducting an inquiry into the accident's origin.

Casual

The cops are looking into what caused the accident.

Simpler English

Police are trying to find out why the accident happened.

Phrases to learn

investigating the cause

Trying to find out what caused something.

cause of the accident

The reason why the accident occurred.