New Zealand / Auckland Region

Teenagers injured in west Auckland police car chase

12:04 pm on 19 August 2019

Three teenagers have been injured while fleeing police in a car chase in west Auckland.

Officers in a passing car saw a vehicle run a red light at high speed in Massey just before 1.30am, police said.

They pursued the car, which was stolen, for about 40 seconds before it rolled on a corner.

They said three teenage girls in the car, aged from 13 to 17, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The teenagers will be referred to Youth Aid.