World News | 4 Women, 1 Girl Killed in Minneapolis Crash After They Were Hit by a Driver Who Was Evading Police
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Five people were killed when a driver ran a red light while fleeing Minneapolis police, authorities say.
Minneapolis (US), Jun 17 (AP) Five people were killed when a driver ran a red light while fleeing Minneapolis police, authorities say.
The pursuit started around 10 pm on Friday when an officer spotted the driver speeding on Interstate 35, Minneapolis police said in a statement. The the driver exited the highway before crashing into another vehicle with four women and a girl inside, police said. All five were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police said the fleeing motorist then ran from the crash scene. Officers searched the area before taking a suspect into custody. He was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.
Police haven't released his name or the names of the victims. A homicide team is investigating. (AP)
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