Teens lead police on wild chase before crashing in Chelsea in Melbourne’s south east

AN UNLICENSED teen driver led police on a wild chase before smashing into a level crossing in Melbourne’s southeast this morning. SEE THE PHOTOS

AN UNLICENSED teen driver led police on a wild chase before smashing into a level crossing in Melbourne’s southeast this morning.

Undercover police spotted the Ford Territory at a closed petrol station on the Nepean Highway, Chelsea at 3.10am.

The car sped away before police could pull it over.

CFA were called to contain the spillage from the SUV after impact. Picture: Victoria Police

The 17-year-old driver tested positive for drugs. Picture: Victoria Police

The Ford Territory crashed into a level crossing barrier near Kelvin Grove. Picture: Victoria Police

Police caught up with the car after it crashed at a level crossing near Kelvin Grove.

The driver, a 17-year-old Bonbeach boy and passenger, an 18-year-old woman, were unharmed.

The boy returned a positive drug test and is expected to be charged with a number of driving offences.

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