A truck driver has been charged with drug possession after his vehicle caused extensive damage as he drove through an intersection in a major city before coming to a stop in the rubble of a school building.
The impact happened at the intersection of Nuwarra and Newbridge roads in Moorebank in Sydney’s south-west at around 1.15pm on Saturday.
The semi-trailer truck, which was loaded with soil, collided with 19 vehicles before ending up on the sidewalk and parking lot of a church and an elementary school.
NSW Police confirmed the truck drove through the property and only stopped when it struck a classroom.
The 21-year-old driver was trapped in his cab for almost 40 minutes before being freed by NSW Fire and Rescue Service officers.
He was taken to Liverpool Hospital where he remains after being treated for minor injuries to his face and hands.
NSW Police have now charged the man with a Field Court Attendance Notice (FCAN) for the alleged possession of illegal drugs.
Police believe officers found methamphetamine and an ice pipe in the cab of the truck after the crash.
The truck driver was stuck in his cab for about 40 minutes (photo at primary school)
The man’s driver’s license was also immediately confiscated.
He will also undergo mandatory tests. Police confirmed further charges may be laid once results are received.
Meanwhile, two other people were also taken to hospital following the incident.
A 33-year-old man was released Sunday after being treated for soft tissue injuries, while his wife remained in hospital for observation as a precaution.
The truck will also be mechanically examined while the building is checked for structural damage.
Photos from the scene show a window smashed at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Moorebank and a large white truck lying in the rubble.
Paramedics checked six others at the scene as a precaution.