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'Nearly nothing left' of Canberra massage parlour after crash, then robbery

An employee of Harmony Tree, which was robbed in the night after five people were injured by a car ploughing through its shopfront on Friday, says there's "nearly nothing left" of the parlour.

'Nearly nothing left' of Canberra massage parlour after crash, then robbery

A Canberra massage parlour suffered extensive damage after a car collided with it on Friday, injuring five people. Workers Hannah Maloney and two others were pinned under the vehicle, with one requiring two operations and remaining hospitalized with a broken hip. The incident occurred at Harmony Tree Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa in Weston.

On the night following the crash, the business was targeted by thieves who stole staff member's phone, car keys, house keys, and ATM card. Owner Sukanya Loasoe, who had recently given birth, was overwhelmed by the sudden setback. Despite the challenging circumstances, the staff expressed gratitude for the community's support.

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