P-Plater crashes into Sri Lankan High Commission

A number of young persons have escaped serious injury following a crash in Yarralumla overnight.

At approximately 1.25am ACT Policing patrols noticed a black Sedan travelling at high speed on Adelaide Avenue.

Police attempted to follow the vehicle, but the driver allegedly lost control became airborne and crashed through a fence into the high commission.

A number of people fled from the vehicle as police went to check on the occupants.

ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire and Rescue were called to the scene.

No one was seriously injured as a result of the crash.

Police say the young driver has since been located and he is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court on multiple driving charges.