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Cannock crash: Men seriously injured in police pursuit Cannock crash: Men seriously injured in police pursuit
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Two men suffered life-threatening injuries when a car crashed into a shop front after a police pursuit. Two men suffered life-threatening injuries when a car crashed into a shop after a police pursuit.
Staffordshire Police said a white Volkswagen Scirocco left the road at Longford Island roundabout in Cannock and hit the front of a DFS Store. Staffordshire Police said a white Volkswagen Scirocco left the road at Longford Island roundabout in Cannock and hit the front of DFS.
It said prior to the collision, at about 03:45 BST, the car was being followed by a police vehicle. It said prior to the crash, at about 03:45 BST, the car was being followed by a police vehicle.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as is standard. The Express & Star reported the men were taken to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Motorists have been warned to expect disruption on Friday morning as road closures will be in place in the A5 while the investigation continues. The pursuit and crash have been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as standard.
Motorists have been warned to expect disruption due to road closures on the A5 while investigations continue.
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