TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — A high-speed chase on Route 24 early Monday morning ended with a crash that sent five people to the hospital, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Around 4 a.m., a trooper saw a white BMW X5 that was going more than 100 mph.

As the trooper tried to stop the vehicle, state police said the driver accelerated and reached speeds of 130 mph.

A short time later, the driver lost control and crashed in Taunton.

The five people in the car were taken to local hospitals, according to state police.

The incident remains under investigation and charges are pending.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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