A short chase ended in a violent crash involving at least four minors Tuesday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The chase began in East Los Angeles near the 5 Freeway and ended near Calzona Street.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was chasing a stolen Kia when it crashed shortly before 10 p.m.
Inside the vehicle were four minors. Two 14-year-olds, one 13-year-old and one 12-year-old.
Firefighters had to use special tools to get them out of the car.
The four children are now in the hospital where a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old were in critical condition.