POLICE say it was only by good luck than design that no one was seriously injured or worse during an hour-long pursuit that took in the Mildura, Red Cliffs, Merbein and Curlwaa areas late last week.

Two police vehicles were damaged during the pursuit on Friday, during which a 41-year-old Mildura woman and a 24-year-old from Wentworth are alleged to have shared the driving before stop sticks were ...