New bollard at Sydney shopping centre carpark wrecks four cars in one afternoon

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A new bollard installed at the entrance of Bankstown Central car park has caused four cars to be wrecked in just one afternoon. The video footage posted to social media has divided opinion between those who believe the pole isn't properly signposted

A newly installed bollard at Bankstown Central shopping centre in Sydney has caused mayhem for drivers, with four cars damaged in just one afternoon.

The concrete pole, positioned at the entrance to the car park, has been catching unsuspecting motorists off guard, resulting in significant damage to their vehicles.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Four cars wrecked by newly installed bollard at shopping centre carpark

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Dramatic footage of the incidents was captured and shared on social media, showing the aftermath of multiple collisions with the bollard.

“The Merc now, this guy’s just done it now. They put these poles up here and security has not warned anyone,” a witness said in a viral video from the scene.

The footage has sparked heated debate online about who’s to blame for the string of accidents.

Some viewers argue the bollard isn’t properly signposted, making it difficult for drivers to spot before it’s too late.

However, others believe drivers simply need to pay more attention while navigating the carpark.

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