Victoria
Driver trapped after freeway crash in Melbourne
A driver is trapped in a crashed vehicle after allegedly driving the wrong way on a Melbourne freeway following a carjacking.
A driver has been trapped in a vehicle following a major collision on a Melbourne freeway, which police allege occurred after a carjacking early this morning.
According to reporting by police and wire services, the incident began to unfold in the early hours of the day when the vehicle was allegedly stolen. Victoria Police officers report that the car was subsequently driven in the wrong direction, travelling directly towards oncoming traffic on the freeway.
The erratic driving ended when the vehicle collided with an oncoming van. The impact of the crash left the driver of the allegedly stolen car heavily trapped inside the wreckage, requiring emergency services to work to extract them.
Details regarding the condition of both the driver of the car and the occupants of the van have not yet been fully confirmed by authorities. It is also unclear at this stage exactly where the alleged carjacking took place, or which Melbourne freeway was affected by the subsequent collision and closures.
Paramedics and rescue crews attended the scene to free the trapped individual and assess injuries. Investigators remain at the crash site, and several lanes of the freeway are expected to face ongoing disruptions as emergency services clear the debris and officers conduct their inquiries.
Police have not yet released information regarding any potential charges, and they are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the incident to contact them.
Observers will be watching for further updates from Victoria Police regarding the condition of those involved and any formal charges laid against the driver.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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