By 1News and is republished with permission
Four people have been injured after a car crashed into an Auckland house during a party last night.
Emergency services were called to the address on Picton St, Freemans Bay at around 8pm after receiving reports of a car colliding with a house.
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St John responded with two ambulances, one rapid response unit and one manager.
One person in a serious condition was transported to Auckland City Hospital.
Three others were treated at the scene – two in a moderate condition and one in a minor condition.
Fire and Emergency NZ said a fire truck, heavy rescue tender and specialist rescue crew attended the scene.
“All persons were accounted for inside the house,” a spokesperson said.
A witness at the scene told 1News a 21st birthday party was taking place at the house when the crash occurred. She described feeling a “big boom” during the impact.
“It was literally a parked car, and then out of nowhere it just sped and hit a house full of people.”
Another witness described the incident as “quite traumatic”.
‘A big fright’: Witness describes moment car crashed into Auckland house during party
Tenant Daniel Grundy said he was inside his bedroom when he heard a loud “ruckus” from outside his window.
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Tenant Daniel Grundy said he was inside his bedroom when he heard a loud “ruckus” from outside his window. (Source: 1News)
Tenant Daniel Grundy said he was inside his bedroom when he heard a “ruckus” from outside his window.
“Before I knew it someone was parked in my window. It was so quick,” he said.
Grundy said those nearby who heard the crash quickly went to help those inside the vehicle exit safely.
“It could’ve been a lot worse. It only landed on my foot,” he said.
“I’ve had many people today tell me to buy a Lotto ticket.”
An inspection of the building would take place today to assess the damage and check the structural integrity of the building, police said.
