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The section of 2nd Ave between Cameron Rd and Devonport Rd were reopened about 9.30am after a police pursuit ended outside a cafe and A&E centre about 6.15am.
A man was arrested after the chase.
A police spokeswoman said the pursuit began after a man failed to stop for officers and drove off.
"The driver then crashed into two police cars on Second Avenue between Cameron and Devonport [Rds]," she said.
No one was injured in the crash but a man has been arrested and 2nd Ave was closed.
Shortly after the crash, police were seen talking to witnesses at the scene.
A reporter at the scene said there was a badly damaged police car and smashed glass could be seen on the ground.
Inside the cordon a food services truck and a ute with a pair of gumboots beside it could be seen. Both were surrounded by small orange cones.