Car smashes through fence into Albury house after missing turn
A white Mazda crashed through a fence into a brick house at Mate and North Streets after missing a turn.
A white Mazda driven south on Mate Street failed to turn right onto North Street in Albury about 9.30am on Thursday, September 17. The car crashed through a fence and became lodged inside the white brick building, causing extensive damage.
A 25-year-old man and a teenage boy were in the vehicle; people inside the house were also unhurt. Emergency crews, including police, firefighters and paramedics, attended the scene.
Workers will need to prop up a partially-collapsed brick wall before removing the damaged car.
- Thursday, September 17, 9.30am
- Time
- Mate and North Streets, Albury
- Location
- White Mazda
- Vehicle
- 25-year-old man and teenage boy
- In vehicle
Why it mattersThe incident highlights the dangers of missing turns at busy intersections and the speed at which a vehicle can cause serious structural damage.
AustraliaThe crash disrupted traffic at a busy Albury intersection and left residents with major repairs needed to their home.
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