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Police were called to a burglary in Dunedin overnight. (file photo)
A man in his 20s has died after the vehicle he was in failed to stop for police after a burglary.
Police were called to a liquor store on Hillside Rd at 1.25am on Saturday to reports of a burglary.
When they arrived on the scene they located a vehicle of interest and as they attempted to stop it, it fled the scene, according to police.
Shortly afterward, the fleeing vehicle crashed on Melbourne St.
There were five occupants in the car, all aged in their 20s, according to police. One of them died at the scene, two were taken to hospital in serious condition, and one had minor injuries.
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Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham said officers’ aim is to keep the community safe and an outcome like this is the “last thing anyone wants”.
“Incidents like this have huge impacts for everyone involved – those in the fleeing vehicle, as well as attending police,” Basham said.
“Our message to people is quite simple, if you are signalled to stop by police, then stop.”
Basham said a criminal investigation has begun, which is standard for incidents of this nature.
Police have also referred the matter to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
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