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Car crashes into building on Old Taupō Rd, Rotorua

David Beck
By David Beck
Multimedia journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·
13 Sep, 2021 07:10 PMQuick Read

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      A car has crashed into a building on Old Taupō Rd in Rotorua.

      A police spokeswoman said the crash was reported about 5.25am on the corner of Old Taupō and Sunset Rds.

      She said the crash was initially reported as a burglary but later discovered to be a crash.

      A car crashed into Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaws on the corner of Sunset and Old Taupo Rds this morning.  Photo / Kelly Makiha
      A car crashed into Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaws on the corner of Sunset and Old Taupo Rds this morning. Photo / Kelly Makiha

      The business in the building is Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaw.

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      The occupants of the vehicle were stuck inside the building after the crash, the spokewoman said.

      The crash was reported at 5.25am.  Photo / Supplied
      The crash was reported at 5.25am. Photo / Supplied

      There were no injuries reported.

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      A car crashed into Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaws on the corner of Sunset and Old Taupo Rds this morning. Photo / Supplied
      A car crashed into Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaws on the corner of Sunset and Old Taupo Rds this morning. Photo / Supplied

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