Driver crashes into police car during 2.5-hour pursuit across Manawatū
A fleeing driver evaded road spikes, hit a police car and crashed into a fence during a multi-town chase.
A pursuit that began near Marton lasted 2.5 hours and involved a fleeing vehicle that evaded road spikes, collided with a police car and multiple other vehicles, before crashing into a fence near Palmerston North. Two people were taken into custody following the incident.
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Driver crashes into police car during multi-town pursuit across Manawatū
Two people are in custody after a fleeing vehicle evaded road spikes, hit a police car and crashed into a fence across a 2.5-hour saga.
RNZ
Two arrested after fleeing vehicle collides with police car
A driver fleeing police smashed into multiple vehicles – including a police car – and evaded road spikes before crashing into a fence.
1News
Fleeing driver hit police car, dodged spikes in North Island pursuit
The 2.5 hour pursuit began near Marton and ended near Palmerston North when the vehicle crashed into a fence.