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25th Mar 2019

Boy, 17, fighting for his life after crashing moped in police chase

A 17-year-old has been left in critical condition after crashing into a bus while being chased by the police, according to the Met Police

Reuben Pinder

He is in critical condition

A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after crashing into a bus while riding a moped in a police chase, according to reports.

After failing to stop his vehicle for police officers in Putney, the collision occurred on Upper Richmond Road at around 1:20am on Monday morning.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “His condition has been assessed as life-threatening.

“There are no other reported injuries.

“As is routine in such cases, the DPS have been informed.”

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car crash,Police