August 26, 2025

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Incident Overview
A dramatic single-vehicle crash occurred in Toorak, Melbourne’s southeast, on Sunday evening, August 24, 2025. At approximately 5:50 pm, the driver of an eastbound Jeep lost control while attempting to turn from Toorak Road into Kooyong Road. The vehicle collided with power poles, a fence, and a tram stop before flipping onto its roof and catching fire. The driver managed to escape and was assisted by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“The investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.” — Victoria Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 (approximately 5:50 pm)
  • Location: Corner of Toorak Road and Kooyong Road, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • Jeep (single vehicle involved, flipped and caught fire)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious or life-threatening injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • Driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded shortly after 5:50 pm to the crash site at Toorak and Kooyong Roads.
  • Paramedics treated the male driver, who was conscious and assisted by bystanders before being taken to hospital.
  • Firefighters attended after the Jeep caught fire; the vehicle was heavily damaged and debris scattered across the road.

“People were seen surrounding a man who was lying on the road and being assisted by paramedics.” — Eyewitness account

Police Investigation
Victoria Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the driver losing control while turning into Kooyong Road.
  • The sequence of collisions involving power poles, a fence, and the tram stop.
  • Any CCTV or dashcam footage from the Toorak area at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption in Toorak, with debris strewn across the road, a traffic light knocked down, and damage to public infrastructure including a tram stop. Witnesses described the aftermath as chaotic and shocking, with locals expressing disbelief at the extent of destruction.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersvic.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact Victoria Police directly or through a local police station.