Car crashes into back garden after police chase through streets

Two teenagers have been reported after a car crashed into the back garden of a house following a police pursuit through the streets of Dunfermline.

Officers attempted to pull a vehicle over on Linburn Road at around 2.45pm on Wednesday. The driver failed to stop, and a pursuit began.

The car came off the road at MacQuarrie Crescent and smashed into a garden on the street.

The 17-year-old female driver and 19-year-old male passenger were taken to Victoria Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Both are due to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Images show the emergency services surrounding a white car after it smashed through a fence.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.45pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a vehicle failed to stop for officers on Linburn Road, Dunfermline.

“The vehicle left the road and came to a stop at MacQuarrie Crescent, Dunfermline.

“The driver, a 17-year-old female, and the 19-year-old male passenger were taken to Victoria Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

“Both will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

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