Three die in car crash in reported attempt to escape from police

Three people aged 18 and 19 died in the early hours of Wednesday when they were involved in a car crash as they reportedly attempted to evade a police control in the eastern town of Holešov. A fourth person, aged 28, was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the accident. He denies having been the driver, and police say it is as yet unclear which of the four was at the wheel. A spokesperson said the police could not confirm that they were pursuing the car when the crash occurred as it was still under investigation.