A perceived 'terror' threat incident which saw two police cars crash into each other during the COP26 summit in Glasgow has come to light involving the Australian Prime Minister.
The incident, involving Scott Morrison's motorcade and a vehicle transporting Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom George Brandis, took place on the last day of the climate conference.
The Daily Telegraph note the High Commissioner was trying to catch up with the PM's vehicle, with British police forced to take evasive action after deemed the erratic move as a 'threat'.
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Sky News Australia report that no one was injured in the crash, but the two police vehicles were 'significantly damaged', with pictures circulating in Australian media showing the damage sustained to one of the vehicles involved - a marked police jeep.
Various media reports in Australia have confirmed that an investigation by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is ongoing into the crash.
Meanwhile, Sky News Australia also report that an official London Metropolitan Police report has been completed - on the basis that it involved Metropolitan Police officers and vehicles.
An Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said: "DFAT is aware of an incident involving a convoy for Australian official vehicles during COP26. Nobody was injured in the incident and no Australian vehicle was damaged.
"DFAT is investigating the incident in accordance with the Secretary’s work, health and safety responsibilities."
