September 6, 2025

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Incident Overview
A major collision occurred on the Tullamarine Freeway at Essendon North on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025, involving three to four vehicles. One white sedan flipped onto its roof during the crash, prompting a large emergency response. Multiple lanes were closed, causing significant traffic congestion and delays for motorists.

“Two of the three airport-bound lanes of the Tullamarine Freeway are closed after the Calder Freeway split, due to a collision.” — Department of Transport Victoria

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 (afternoon)
  • Location: Tullamarine Freeway near Calder Freeway split, Essendon North, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • White sedan (rolled onto its roof)
  • Two to three other passenger vehicles (specific details not released)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported at this stage.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Injury details have not yet been confirmed.
  • No Injuries:
    • Unclear at this time, pending official police updates.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a multi-vehicle crash with a car on its roof.
  • Traffic diversions were implemented as authorities worked to clear the wreckage.
  • Two of three outbound lanes towards the airport and one inbound lane approaching Bell Street were closed, causing extensive delays.

“Only one outbound lane is open. Delays are building quickly.” — Department of Transport Victoria

Police Investigation
Victoria Police are examining:

  • The sequence of collisions involving three to four vehicles on the Tullamarine Freeway.
  • The cause of one white sedan rolling and coming to rest on its roof.
  • Witness accounts and any dashcam footage from motorists in the area at the time.

Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption to traffic on one of Melbourne’s busiest freeways, particularly for motorists travelling to and from Melbourne Airport. The lengthy lane closures created severe delays, prompting frustration for commuters and travellers.

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 at the nearest police station.