Update: Doncaster road was closed after car failed to stop for police before colliding and setting on fire

By Stephanie Bateman
Published 23rd Sep 2022, 16:55 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2022, 09:54 BST
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Following our story last week about a collision and a car fire in Doncaster, police have issued the following statement.

At around 3.25pm today (Fride, September 23), it was reported that a vehicle failed to stop for police on Balby Road.

Before officers could engage in a pursuit, they received a further report that the vehicle had been involved in a collision on Earlsmere Avenue.

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No other vehicle is believed to have been involved and the occupants of the vehicle fled.

The scene this afternoonThe scene this afternoon
The scene this afternoon

Enquiries are ongoing.

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