Crashing the boards: Car slams into Jewels' new HQ

A bizarre incident has marred the opening of the Jewels’ brand-new $20 million High Performance Centre.

Just days after the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kingston, a car slammed into the centre on Saturday night.

Police are searching for the driver of the Holden Commodore that struck the building at around 10pm. Reports say officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before losing sight of it, then found it after it had crashed into the Tasmania Jewels and JackJumpers' new home.

The driver fled the scene, while no one was injured in the incident.

The club released the following statement on the matter.

“We’re currently assessing the damage, but at this stage it appears only minor and thankfully no one was hurt," a Tasmania spokesperson said.

“We’d like to thank Tasmania Police for their assistance and encourage anyone with information to please contact police.”

The new complex features two full-size courts, strength and conditioning areas, recovery facilities, treatment rooms and team meeting spaces. It will serve as the headquarters of both professional Tasmanian basketball teams.

Despite the drama, the damage appears to be minor, and the club is expected to continue settling into its new home while police investigate.

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