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| Teenage girl killed in police chase crash in New Cross | Teenage girl killed in police chase crash in New Cross |
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| A 13-year-old girl has died after a crash involving a car being pursued by police, Scotland Yard has said. | |
| Police said a Peugeot 308 and a Volkswagen Polo were in collision in Ilderton Road, New Cross, south London. | |
| The Peugeot was being followed by a marked police car when the crash happened at 18:24 GMT on Sunday. | The Peugeot was being followed by a marked police car when the crash happened at 18:24 GMT on Sunday. |
| The teenager, who was sat in the back of the Volkswagen, was travelling with her parents and brother. She was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
| Police said the patrol car involved in the pursuit had its sirens and flashing lights switched on. | |
| 'Innocent family' | |
| A spokesman said the teenager's mother, father and brother were taken to hospital but were not thought to have sustained serious injuries. | A spokesman said the teenager's mother, father and brother were taken to hospital but were not thought to have sustained serious injuries. |
| The male driver of the Peugeot was arrested and taken into custody. A female passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. | The male driver of the Peugeot was arrested and taken into custody. A female passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. |
| Commander Tony Eastaugh said: "An innocent family are now dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one. | Commander Tony Eastaugh said: "An innocent family are now dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one. |
| "The Metropolitan Police has now begun a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this terrible incident. The thoughts of our staff and officers are with the family at this time." | "The Metropolitan Police has now begun a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this terrible incident. The thoughts of our staff and officers are with the family at this time." |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been informed and has sent an investigator to the scene of the crash. |