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Driver swerves, Polo rolls for cat on Suicide Bend

Lazer 911 was dispatched to assist at the motor vehicle accident.

1 hour ago
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
The vehicle landed on its' roof. Photo by Lazer 911.

A driver swerved to avoid a cat that entered the roadway, causing a VW Polo to cross a barrier and overturn on Suicide Bend between Southport and Sunwich Port during the night (Wednesday, September 30).

All emergency services are on the scene to assist. Photo by Lazer 911

Lazer 911 was dispatched to assist at the motor vehicle accident, which was travelling from Southport towards Sunwich Port with the driver and two passengers.

According to the driver, he swerved to avoid the cat before the vehicle veered onto the right-hand shoulder, crossed the barrier and overturned, coming to rest on its roof.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all three occupants were safely accounted for.

Lazer 911 assessed the scene and confirmed the roadway was safe for motorists travelling in both directions.

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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