Car smashes through glass doors at Papanui retailer

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 23, 2021 |

Photo: Chris Lynch Media

A car has smashed right through the glass doors of House of Travel in Papanui.

A Police Spokeswoman said police were notified just before 12:30pm of the single car crash on Langdons Road.

“It appears the car has driven into a building.”

She said one person received minor injuries.


Photo: Chris Lynch Media

Fire appliances, police and a St John ambulance were at the scene.

An eyewitness told Chris Lynch an elderly woman was able to get out of the vehicle and appeared to be OK.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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