How a Facebook Marketplace meet-up led to wild crash

A shocking road rage crash believed to have arisen from a botched Facebook Marketplace deal has been captured on dashcam. 

The incident unfolded along Main North Road in Nailsworth north of Adelaide about 10pm on Monday. 

Dramatic footage two vehicles travelling side-by-side before the silver hatchback suddenly swerved and rear ended the blue sedan twice.

The hatchback veered off the road and clipped a light pole before slamming into a fire hydrant.

The impact severely damaged the hatchback as water gushed from the burst water main. 

The blue sedan fled the scene without stopping.

South Australia Police have spoken to the 21-year-old female hatchback driver.

She told Seven News that she and a friend had arranged to meet a group of strangers, who arrived in the blue vehicle, at a nearby McDonalds. 

A silver hatchback was captured on dashcam swerving into the side of a blue sedan on Main North Road in Nailsworth on Monday night

The vehicles careened towards the footpath following the collision, causing the silver hatchback to slam into a fire hydrant and light pole

It’s understood the group agreed to buy a pair of shoes from her male friend, who entered their sedan to attend a nearby ATM before things took a turn for the worst.

The woman claimed she believed her friend was being threatened and followed the sedan along Main North Rd.

Witness Belal Elmawey, who was in the car behind, rushed to assist the woman and her passengers following the collision. 

He described the incident as ‘absolute carnage’, and said the hatchback driver claimed that the purported buyers had threatened to stab her friend unless he complied with their demands.

It’s understood the friend managed to escape from the sedan after the crash.

No serious injuries were reported. 

The silver hatchback was badly damaged in the collision

Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Monday night that an investigation is underway.

No arrests or charges have yet been laid. 

Anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident is urged to contact South Australia Police or Crime Stoppers.