Dog dies on A419 after police pursuit ends in crash

A dog died on the A419 in the aftermath of the collision. At around 11.30pm on Friday, February 14, officers were authorised to pursue a black BMW X5 which failed to stop for them on Great Western Way. The fleeing vehicle travelled at speed through Cheney Manor to the Penhill area and then crashed into a parked vehicle on Duchess Way, where it overturned.

Police arrested two men while paramedics took two female passengers aged in their 20s and 30s to hospital for treatment. Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser? Our flash sale brings the latest local happenings directly to you.

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Two dogs which were in the BMW[6] escaped and ran towards the A419, where one of the animals was then fatally struck by a car driven by a member of the public.

At the end of the police pursuit, officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without a licence, driving without third-party insurance, and further arrested for theft.

They also arrested a 27-year-old man for drug driving and driving without insurance or a valid licence.

They have both been bailed while enquiries continue.

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