A driver who forgot to apply the handbrake when parking his car demolished part of a house after the out-of-control vehicle plowed through the property.
The Nissan Patrol all-terrain vehicle was parked on a hill in Carrickalinga, south-west of Adelaide, on Saturday shortly before 1.30pm.
But the driver of the new vehicle forgot to apply the handbrake when it was left parked at the top of the slope on Elizabeth Crescent.
And after the driver left the vehicle unattended, the car rolled down the hill, gaining speed before crashing into the house.
A driver who forgot to put the handbrake on his car caused the destruction of a house after the vehicle plowed through the property (pictured)
The vehicle crossed the front of the house, until it launched into the front yard from the house’s balcony, leaving a trail of destruction behind it.
Bricks and debris were scattered everywhere, and large wooden boards from the balcony crashed into the vehicle.
The beachfront home was left with a gaping hole and the property suffered significant damage, but fortunately no one was inside the home at the time.
The driver’s costly mistake left a trail of destruction with bricks and debris from the house (pictured) scattered everywhere.
The beachfront home was left with a gaping hole (pictured) and the property suffered extensive damage.
South Australian Police said emergency crews, including the SES, attended the scene following the incident.
SES and National Fire Service volunteers attempted to place temporary support structures in place, but crews suspected asbestos may have been used in the construction of the house.
The SES decided not to build support structures and a spokesperson told the ABC that it was up to the owner to speak with his insurer about the damage suffered by his property.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once sourced throughout Australia and used to make construction products.
The mineral containing toxic fibers can cause lung cancer, as the substance can be easily breathed in and can affect the lining of the lung.
Emergency crews attending the scene after the accident decided not to place support structures on the property (pictured) after discovering parts of the house contained asbestos.
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