Commuters delayed after collision on busy Darwin intersection

Police had to divert commuters in all directions after two cars collided in the middle of a busy Darwin city intersection. Read the latest.

Darwin commuters were diverted in all directions after two cars crashed in the centre of a busy CBD intersection on Thursday morning.

Police and ambulance services arrived on the scene outside the Darwin Local Court and ABC Darwin building, where Bennett and Cavenagh streets intersect, before 10am.

Two cars collided at the intersection of Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street on September 12. Picture: Harry Brill

Police said they received reports of a two vehicle collision at the location.

A Red holden and a dark Pajero were both towed from the scene.

Two cars collided at the intersection of Cavenagh Street and Bennett Street on September 12. Picture: Harry Brill

The Pajero’s airbags could be seen to have been activated with significant damage to its front.

Oil also appeared to have spilt across the intersection, covered with soil.

A man could be seen on the roadside undertaking a health examination.

It is unclear whether the driver of the second vehicle was injured.