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An innocent motorist was taken to hospital last night after being hit by a car that was fleeing police.
The accident happened at 6pm near Tui Rd in Papatoetoe.
It is understood the patrol car was still turning around to start a pursuit when the car, which had turned into another street, crashed into another motorist.
A St John spokesman said the motorist was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries. Police are investigating.
