Friday 19 June 2020

Police Pursuit Ends With Car Crashing Into House At Telarah

BY IAN CROUCH

A man and woman in their 20's remain under police guard in the John Hunter Hospital after their car overturned and crashed into a house at Telarah.

Patrolling police spotted a speeding Holden Commodore on the New England Highway at about 2.20pm on Thursday and began following the car when it failed to stop,.

The vehicle lost control in Brooks Street, overturned and crashed into the front lounge room of a house where a baby and two adults had been only moments earlier.

Police say the male driver managed to free himself but was arrested a short distance away, while his female passenger had to be cut free.

The driver suffered suspected fractures while the female passenger suffered internal injuries.


Police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.



Two people had to be cut free after the car crashed into a house in Telarah Picture: dailytelegraph.com.au