# Weston Car Accident: Five Hospitalised After Vehicle Crashes Into Shopfront in Canberra
Five people were reportedly taken to hospital after a vehicle crashed into a shopfront in Weston, Canberra, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The incident occurred on Brierly Street near Cooleman Court and prompted a response from emergency services.
According to the supplied report, firefighters, paramedics and police arrived shortly before midday and found a vehicle inside the business premises. Three people were reportedly trapped beneath the vehicle, prompting firefighters to stabilise it before beginning the rescue operation.
### Firefighters Rescue Three Trapped People
The affected business was identified in the report as Harmony Tree Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa. ACT Fire and Rescue Commander Jeff Dau reportedly said crews used airbags to lift the vehicle and free the three trapped workers. The rescue operation took approximately 45 minutes.
Another person inside the business was reportedly able to leave the premises on foot with minor injuries.
Paramedics assessed the injured people before transporting all five to Canberra Hospital. An updated assessment described two patients as being in serious but stable condition, one as stable, and two as having minor injuries.
### Police Investigate the Circumstances
The supplied report identifies the driver as an 84-year-old woman who was assisting police with enquiries. It also states that she tested negative for drugs and alcohol. Investigators reportedly found no indication that the collision was deliberate.
The ACT Emergency Services Agency subsequently confirmed that ambulance and fire crews had left the scene.
The circumstances leading to the vehicle entering the shopfront remain an important part of the investigation. Further official updates may clarify what caused the incident.
### Other Canberra Crashes Reported Separately
The supplied material also describes two separate incidents in Stromlo and Giralang. These should not be confused with the Weston shopfront crash.
In Stromlo, a car reportedly struck a tree on Cotter Road at around 3:30 a.m. One person was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in stable condition.
In Giralang, a Volkswagen SUV reportedly collided with two other vehicles near Barton Highway and Gundaroo Drive. Three occupants of the Volkswagen were taken to hospital, while two people from the other vehicles were assessed at the scene but did not require hospital transport.
Police reportedly closed sections of the affected roads while investigating these separate incidents.
This article is based on the information supplied for publication. The details have not been independently verified for this report. Readers should consult ACT Policing and the ACT Emergency Services Agency for official updates.
Our thoughts are with everyone injured in the Weston incident and those affected by the separate road crashes.
