A car ended up in flames in Christchurch early today after the driver fled police and crashed through a fence.
Officers signalled the driver - a 29-year-old woman - to pull over about 1.30am, but instead of stopping she took off in her car.
Police did not pursue her, a spokesperson said.
The woman ended up crashing into a fence on Shirley Rd, and the vehicle caught fire.
She escaped serious injury, police said.
She was due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.
