Perth factory explosion, multi-car crash on one street sees firies scramble
Firefighters have had a dramatic day in Perth, responding to a factory fire only to have to also take care of a seven-car crash.
Two workers suffered burns after the explosion at the electronics recycling factory on Rowe Street in Malaga, north of the Perth CBD.
But as firefighters were battling the blaze, a multi-vehicle collision on the same street drew attention.
Firies attending a factory blaze in Perth had to also content with a massive car pile-up. 9News
Grandfather George Rawson was driving his truck when he said his accelerator jammed.
The truck slammed one vehicle into a wall before reversing at speed, smashing into three parked vehicles and pushing them into two others.
"Bit strange, tearing off forwards and backwards as fast as it could go," Mr Rawson said.
Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash. 9News
The 86-year-old was just after a coffee at the lunch bar.
"Most expensive coffee I've bought," he said.
A bystander grabbed the keys from Mr Rawson's ignition before the truck could do any more damage.
Mr Rawson was checked by paramedics but suffered no injuries.
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