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Toyota lands on top of parked car in Adelaide crash

Samantha Hogan

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9News has obtained vision of the moment a chain reaction car crash caused a Toyota sedan to mount a curb and land on top of a parked car at an Adelaide petrol station.

Remarkably, all drivers involved escaped unscathed.

A Toyota sedan, waiting to turn right off Hampstead Road in Broadview about 6pm yesterday, appeared to veer into oncoming traffic, causing a three-car crash.

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A Toyota sedan, waiting to turn right off Hampstead Road in Broadview about 6pm yesterday, appeared to veer into oncoming traffic, causing a three-car crash. Nine

"It was a really big bang," witness Mayur Chovatiya said. 

"I thought someone was hit badly, with a truck or something.

"It is pretty dangerous; someone could've lost his life over it."

The driver, a 35-year-old Salisbury Downs man, was issued a fine for failing to give way. 

The incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance and safety measures on the stretch of road, which locals claim is notorious for accidents.

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The incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance and safety measures on the stretch of road, which locals claim is notorious for accidents. Nine

"I think it's a sign we need to be more vigilant, especially when giving way," said John Kinga, a local resident.

"I don't want to stand here, with my family, anything like that," Chovatiya said.

"The government has to think about something."

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The cars involved were towed from the scene.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.

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