Motorbike Rider Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on M80 Ring Rd, Melbourne – September 4, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, a multi-vehicle collision involving three cars and a motorbike occurred on the M80 Ring Road in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, leaving the motorbike rider seriously injured and causing significant traffic disruptions during the morning peak.

Victoria Police attended the scene and managed the incident, with emergency services responding promptly to transport the injured rider to hospital.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the M80 Ring Road just west of Sydney Road in Broadmeadows at approximately 7:20 am on Wednesday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Motorbike
• Rider: seriously injured

Vehicles 2–4

• Type: Three cars
• Status: involved in collision

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Motorbike rider (serious but non-life-threatening injuries, transported to Royal Melbourne Hospital)

Community Impact

Two of the three Altona-bound lanes on the M80 Ring Road were closed for several hours following the crash. Although the lanes have since reopened, motorists experienced delays of up to 40 minutes. Surrounding roads including the Hume Freeway, Sydney Road, Edgars Road, Mahoneys Road, and Camp Road were also affected by congestion.

Emergency Response

Victoria Police and emergency services attended the scene promptly following the collision. The motorbike rider was transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the three Altona-bound lanes were closed to allow emergency responders to manage the scene and conduct initial investigations.

Investigation

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances of the multi-vehicle collision. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and establish the sequence of events leading to the incident.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the M80 Ring Road near Sydney Road in Broadmeadows around 7:20 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.