Stolen SUV crashes into two cars in Canberra, three hurt
An allegedly stolen dark blue Volkswagen SUV collided with two other vehicles at Barton Highway and Gundaroo Drive, hospitalizing three occupants.
The crash happened about 2.50pm at the intersection in north Canberra. Police say a stolen dark blue Volkswagen SUV hit a silver SUV and a white sedan.
Three people in the Volkswagen went to hospital by ambulance. Two people in the silver SUV were treated at the scene.
The white sedan driver was unhurt. Roads nearby are expected to stay closed while police investigate.
- about 2.50pm
- Time of crash
- dark blue Volkswagen SUV
- Stolen vehicle
- 3 people from the SUV
- Hospitalized
Why it mattersMulti-vehicle crashes involving stolen vehicles raise public safety concerns and can cause significant road disruption.
AustraliaCanberra drivers are advised to avoid the Barton Highway and Gundaroo Drive intersection due to road closures.
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