A teenager behind the wheel of a stolen car sped through a busy intersection in Auckland's Ponsonby before losing control and crashing into other vehicles, police say.
Six youths were taken into custody after they walked away from the scene of the crash yesterday night, according to police.
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash at the intersection of Great North Rd and Ponsonby Rd at about 6.45pm.
Auckland City area commander inspector Grant Tetzlaff said the car was allegedly earlier stolen from a Parnell address.
He said officers were "astounded at this concerning behaviour".
"This was a fast-moving incident, which could have ended in many different scenarios."
Tetzlaff described the crash: "A vehicle was seen to be travelling at speed through the intersection where the driver has lost control and crashed into a stationary vehicle, which was waiting at the lights.
"The vehicle has then crashed into a further two stationary vehicles before coming to a stop.
"At this point, a group of youths have left the area on foot towards Karangahape Rd.
"Thankfully, we can say it is extremely lucky no one was injured during this incident.
"However, the vehicles involved have received extensive damage.”
He said police found the youths a short time later. They were "all taken into custody without further incident".
Police said it would be opposing the bail of the 16-year-old allegedly behind the wheel of the car when it crashed.
The teenager has been charged in relation to the incident and will appear in the Auckland Youth Court today.
Another teenager, 16, has also been charged and will appear in court today.
The four others allegedly involved, aged between 11 and 17, have been referred to Youth Aid.
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