Teenage boy killed in car crash after police chase
A teenager has been killed in a horror crash at a roundabout after a police chase in Swindon.
The incident took place on Tuesday shortly before 11pm, when a Vauxhall Astra smashed into the barriers at the junction on the A419.
One of the occupants of the vehicle, a teenage boy, died at the scene from his wounds.
Wiltshire Police confirmed the incident happened after a police pursuit, and the force has now referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Meanwhile, three other occupants of the Vauxhall Astra, all in their 20s, sustained minor injuries and they have all been arrested.
In the hours after the crash, a man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The two other individuals, both women, were also arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent. All three remain in custody at this time.
A statement from the police said: ‘As is protocol, we have referred ourselves to the (IOPC) who will be independently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
‘As such, we are unable to comment further on this element at this time.
‘The A419 southbound from the Commonhead roundabout to the M4 is closed as is the M4 eastbound exit slip road for J15.
‘These will likely be closed for much of the day so we would ask all motorists to use alternative routes where possible.’
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