A teenager from Oxford has been arrested after a police chase led to a major car crash.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon after a red Fiat 500 made off from Thames Valley Police officers in the Rose Hill area.

After being pursued by police, the car crashed into another vehicle in the city leading to more police and ambulances flocking to the area.

A 17-year-old boy from Oxford has been arrested for various driving offences and is currently in police custody.

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Police at the scene on Saturday afternoon.Police at the scene on Saturday afternoon. (Image: Public submission)

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “This incident relates to a failure to stop for officers.

“A suspect vehicle, a red Fiat 500, made off from officers and subsequently collided with another vehicle in the Rose Hill area of Oxford.

“There have not been any serious injuries reported.”

Spencer Crescent has subsequently been cordoned off with police tape by officers.

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