The street lamp was knocked over outside a convenience store in Swanston Street,and CCTV footage from inside the shop shows that the falling pole almost struck a pedestrian who was walking past. The pedestrian spotted the falling pole and moved out of its path just in time.
Police search for truck driver after pedestrian nearly crushed in Melbourne CBD
No one was injured,but the store sustained minor damage when the pole fell,police said.
They said the driver was reversing their truck outside the business about 9pm on March 25 when it hit the pole,causing it to tip over.
The driver left the scene and police are yet to discover which way the truck went when it drove away.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or information to submit a confidential report online at or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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