Three taken to hospital after crash involving car being pursued by police

Police officers inspect a black car that has crashed into a road sign. Police officers are also visible in the background
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The incident happened on Whitfield Drive at about 11:15

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Three people were taken to hospital after a car that was being pursued by police was in collision with two other vehicles.

The crash, involving a black Audi, a red Kia and a red Corsa, happened at the roundabout on Whitfield Drive, Dundee, near North East Campus at about 11:15.

Police confirmed that they had been in a short pursuit with a car that had failed to stop.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Three damaged cars beside a roundabout, the aftermath of a road collision. Police officers inspect debris on the road
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Three cars were involved in the collision

Eight police vehicles and three ambulances attended the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.15am on Monday, 6 October, 2025, a car in Whitfield area of Dundee failed to stop for police.

"Following a short pursuit, the car collided with two others vehicles on Whitfield Drive."

They said three people had been taken to Ninewells Hospital, including a 51-year-old woman.

Several roads in the Whitfield area were closed while emergency services attended, and reopened at 18:00.

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