Emergency crews rescued a woman after her car crashed through the roof of a Kenmore home, leaving her trapped for an hour.
On 28 January 2025, the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. on Kersley Road in Kenmore. The vehicle became wedged in the home’s roof, requiring emergency crews to stabilise it before freeing the driver. Queensland Police confirmed that the woman was uninjured but needed assistance safely exiting the vehicle.
Queensland Fire Department crews worked an hour to free the driver from the damaged vehicle. A spokesperson said the home’s roof was not destroyed but sustained significant damage. After securing the scene, the car was removed using a crane at approximately 7:30 p.m.
A neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, described hearing a loud bang before seeing the street fill with emergency service vehicles. The neighbour expressed relief that the driver was not seriously injured.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No further details about the circumstances leading to the incident have been released at this time.
Published 29-January-2025
