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James Moncur

Scots cops chase ends in horror crash as four people taken to hospital

A police chase ended in a horror crash this afternoon leaving four people in hospital.

The incident happened on the A90 between Dundee and Perth just before 2pm on February 20.

Four occupants of the vehicle were rushed to Ninewells Hospital, in Dundee, following the smash.

Officers from Police Scotland shut down a large stretch of dual carriageway following the major incident.

Witnesses described at least 15 emergency vehicles at the scene near the slip road to the village of St Madoes.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.55pm on Saturday, 20 February, a car failed to stop when signalled by police on Edinburgh Road in Perth.

"The vehicle was subsequently pursued.

"It was then involved in a crash on the A90 near St Madoes.

"The road is currently closed and enquiries are ongoing. Four occupants from the car have been taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

"No police vehicles were involved in the crash."

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they did not attend the incident.

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