B-double truck runs into trouble, knocks over tree on leafy Glenunga street

We all tend to rely on our GPS systems to give us accurate guidance. But this B-double truck driver learned the hard way that computers do get things wrong sometimes.

A B-Double truck has followed his GPS down a quiet Glenunga street and knocked over a tree, causing disruption to local residents. Pictures: Supplied

After following his GPS system down a narrow, leafy eastern suburbs street on Tuesday, a B-double truck driver from Melbourne knocked down a tree and damaged a car.

The truck became stuck on Glenunga Ave near Allinga Ave, just off Portrush Rd about 5.20am on Tuesday after using directions from his GPS system.

Residents on Glenunga Ave say this isn’t the first time a truck has caused disruption. Picture: Supplied

The driver detached the trailer, which blocked Allinga Ave for several hours, while the prime mover partially blocked Glenunga Ave.

Police say the mess was cleared up some time after 8am.

The truck also knocked over a tree, which is believed to have then damaged a car and a fence.

With the avenue just off a major trucking route in and out of Adelaide, one resident said this wasn’t the first time such an incident had happened.

The trailer was blocking Allinga Ave. Source: ABC Adelaide/Twitter

The Melbourne-based driver said he followed his GPS down the narrow street. Picture: Supplied