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Car crashes into house after police chase

Posted September 6, 2008 12:25:00

A man is facing charges after crashing his car into a house in Wangaratta soon after police called off a pursuit.

Officers chased the car after they spotted the driver doing a burn-out last night.

But they had to call off the pursuit because of safety concerns.

The 23-year-old crashed his car into a house a short time later.

He is facing charges including dangerous driving.

Tags: road-accidents, crime, police, vic, wangaratta-3677

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