<p><br /> A Brazilian prison escapee has been re-arrested after a dramatic police car chase in Sao Paulo.<br /> </p><p><br /> The incident began when the vehicle was stopped by local police for a minor traffic violation on Sunday.<br /> </p><p><br /> Running a check on the car, the police officer identified the driver as prison escapee Wellington Goncalves dos Santos, who sped off in an attempt to avoid arrest.<br /> </p><p><br /> The driver reportedly hit at least nine cars and four motorcycles as he attempted to outrun police.<br /> </p><p><br /> At least three people were injured during the chase, including the driver.<br /> </p><p><br /> Police fired five shots at the car, prompting other drivers to abandon their vehicles and take cover.<br /> </p><p><br /> A TV helicopter filmed the chase, which lasted 20 minutes.<br /> </p>
