Teen Dies in Police Pursuit Crash, NSW

A 17-year-old boy died, and three other teenagers were injured after a car crash following a police pursuit in Bourke, New South Wales. The incident began after a robbery at a service station in Narromine, with the suspects fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Police deployed road spikes near Coolabah and Bourke, but the chase continued until the car crashed and rolled over. The crash resulted in one fatality at the scene, while the other teenagers, aged 13, 14, and 16, were hospitalized, with the 13 and 14-year-olds in serious condition. A critical incident investigation has been launched to review the circumstances of the pursuit and crash. The tragedy has prompted discussions on youth crime and police pursuit policies in small communities like Bourke.