Car hits two people in Liverpool shopping complex

Saturday, 16 March 2024 02:04:22 PM

Emergency services are responding to two people being hit by a display car in a Liverpool shopping complex.

Emergency services were called to a shopping complex on George Street, Liverpool, about 12.30pm today (Saturday 16 March 2024), following reports two people had been hit by a car.

Officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command have been told a teenager was sitting in the SUV on display within the shopping complex when it accelerated forward smashing a glass panel. It then reversed into a department store hitting two people.

One man in his 50s was treated for minor head injuries and another man aged in his 30s was treated for chest injuries.

They were both taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the cause of the crash.

Officers have spoken to a 14-year-old boy at the scene. He has now been allowed to leave with a family member; however, inquiries are continuing.

SafeWork NSW will be investigating the incident with assistance from police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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