2 killed, 2 injured during North Little Rock police chase

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two people were killed and two others were injured after a police chase in North Little Rock led to a crash, according to authorities.

North Little Rock Police had tried to make a traffic stop at 11:33 p.m. on Thursday when the vehicle’s driver failed to pull over.

Officers pursued the vehicle and during the chase, it collided at an intersection with another car, police said.

The driver of the fleeing vehicle and two passengers were critically hurt. The two passengers later died at a hospital. Their names were not immediately released by authorities.

The driver of the vehicle that led police on the chase was listed in critical condition at an area hospital.

The driver of the car hit by the fleeing vehicle was injured and taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released.

North Little Rock Police are still investigating the collision.

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