Vehicle crashes and burns after police pursuit is called off in Sussex County

MILTON, Del. – Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating a pursuit turned fiery crash.

Sunday afternoon, DSP troopers engaged in a pursuit resulting from a theft investigation, police say. The pursuit was later called off. However, police tell 47 ABC the suspect vehicle crashed in the area of Route 1 and Broadkill Bridge. Police say three suspects are currently in custody.

Details remain limited at this time. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.