Two children hospitalised after police car collides with them while chasing BMW

Two children aged 10 and a woman in her 30s have been rushed to hospital after they were hit by a police car in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police were chasing a blue BMW when it hit them just before 5pm on Monday.

The horrific incident occurred near the junction of Narborough Road and Upperton Road.

The children were taken to hospital “as a precaution” and the woman reportedly suffered a “minor injury”.

Police are still looking for the blue BMW as the driver managed to flee the scene.

Road closures are still in place while the investigation continues.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 4.40pm today a pursuit was authorised in relation to a car that failed to stop for police close to the junction of Narborough Road and Upperton Road, Leicester.

“As the officer driving the police vehicle attempted to pursue the car – a blue BMW – the police vehicle collided with three pedestrians.

“East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and a woman in her 30s and two children aged 10 were assessed at the scene.

“The woman is believed to have suffered a minor injury. They have all been taken to hospital as a precaution.

“The blue BMW that failed to stop made off from the area. Enquiries are ongoing in relation to this.

“Road closures are currently in place while the incident is dealt with.”