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Burglary suspects crash in Orlando after leading troopers on chase

Update:

ORLANDO, Fla. — Burglary suspects crashed in Orlando on Thursday after leading troopers on a chase.

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Seminole County deputies said that they were chasing a vehicle believed to be involved in a burglary in the Chuluota neighborhood.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies asked the Florida Highway Patrol for backup during the pursuit.

FHP said a trooper made a PIT maneuver on the vehicle, which crashed into a fence.

Investigators said a trooper chased the car to Shader Road and Eunice Avenue, and the trooper made a PIT maneuver on the vehicle, which crashed into a fence.

The four suspects were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Two people had serious injuries, and two people had minor injuries.

FHP said it will charge the suspects with fleeing/eluding and reckless driving.

Original story:

Two people were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash, the Orlando Fire Department said.

The crash was reported shortly after 2 p.m. at Eunice Avenue and Shader Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Firefighters said that two people were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

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A viewer sent video to Channel 9 that shows a trooper with his gun drawn as he approaches the wrecked car.

FHP is investigating the crash.

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Channel 9 is trying to gather more information about the incident.

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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