A car reversed into a Bathurst shopfront on Feb. 17, 2026, causing damage but no injuries.

A car reversed into a shopfront on George Street in Bathurst’s central business district around 12:30 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, causing significant damage but no injuries. Emergency services responded promptly, assessing two people at the scene—including the driver—both of whom were treated and released. Witnesses described the impact as sudden and loud, with some mistaking the noise for an earthquake. The area remained secured until about 1 pm while builders evaluated the building’s structural safety. No serious harm occurred despite the disruption.