One dead, one injured after 'stolen' Ferrari crashes and bursts into flames

One person has died and a man has been rushed to hospital after allegedly stealing and crashing a Ferrari in Perth.

Police received reports a Ferrari was stolen from outside a cafe in West Perth about 10:20am on Saturday.

Officers on patrol spotted the stolen sports car about an hour later on Vincent Street.

Police car at the scene of a fiery Ferrari crash in Perth.
One person died when the Ferrari they were in crashed Saturday morning. Source: The West

Police say the suspects sped off when officers approached the Ferrari, but it crashed and caught fire about 100m away.

One occupant died as a result of the crash.

The injured man is now assisting Major Crash Investigators and Internal Affairs detectives with the investigation.

Road closures are currently in place and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.

Anyone with information has been asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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