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Man arrested after allegedly smashing a ute into parked cars in the city’s north last night

A man has been arrested after allegedly crashing his vehicle into parked cars on a Gold Coast street last night.

A man was hospitalised after the crash at Clayton Street in Labrador. Photo: Dean Shelton
A man was hospitalised after the crash at Clayton Street in Labrador. Photo: Dean Shelton

A man has been arrested after allegedly crashing a vehicle into parked cars in Labrador last night.

Police and paramedics were called to Clayton Street about 8pm.

It is alleged a 36-year-old man from Springfield Lakes was driving along the street when he smashed the vehicle into a parked car and trailer.

The scene of the Labrador car smash last night. Photo: Dean Shelton
The scene of the Labrador car smash last night. Photo: Dean Shelton

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It is understood after the crash he continued to accelerate, causing the tyres to burn and smoke.

He then allegedly tried to leave the scene.

A car damaged in the incident at Labrador last night. Photo: Dean Shelton
A car damaged in the incident at Labrador last night. Photo: Dean Shelton

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He was arrested by police before being transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have any information contact Policelink on 131 443 or Crime Stoppers on 1800.

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