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Car crashes into Westpac office building on St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD

Michael TraillThe West Australian
Emergency services at the Westpac bank in St Georges Terrace, Perth.
Camera IconEmergency services at the Westpac bank in St Georges Terrace, Perth. Credit: Nic Ellis/The West Australian

A silver ute has smashed into Westpac bank offices on the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street in Perth’s CBD.

A police spokeswoman said officers found no sign of the driver in or around the building when they arrived.

Emergency services at the Westpac bank in St Georges Terrace, Perth.
Camera IconEmergency services at the Westpac bank in St Georges Terrace, Perth. Credit: Nic Ellis/The West Australian

The ute crashed into the building at 4.20pm and is still lodged inside.

Power has been cut inside the building as officers investigate the crash, clean debris and determine the structural integrity.

A ute has crashed into Westpac’s office building on St Georges Terrace.
Camera IconA ute has crashed into Westpac’s office building on St Georges Terrace. Credit: Michael Trail/The West Australian

No one was in the building when the crash took place.

A manhunt is now under way to find the crashed car’s driver.

A car, believed to be a ute, has crashed into Westpac’s office building on St Georges Terrace.
Camera IconA car, believed to be a ute, has crashed into Westpac’s office building on St Georges Terrace. Credit: Michael Trail/The West Australian

Anyone with information on the crash should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.

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