May 5, 2025

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Incident Overview
A collision involving at least one motorbike on the Tullamarine Freeway in Pascoe Vale South , Melbourne, has left two men injured and caused significant traffic chaos during the morning commute on Monday, May 6, 2025 .

The crash occurred around 7:00 am between Bulla Road and Bell Street , resulting in multiple lane closures and delays of up to 25 minutes for commuters. Emergency services treated the two men at the scene for lower body injuries before transporting them to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable condition.

While three of the five citybound lanes have since reopened, traffic remains heavily congested on the Tullamarine Freeway , Calder Freeway , and surrounding roads, including Pascoe Vale Road and Keilor Road .

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, May 6, 2025 (approximately 7:00 am).
  • Location: Tullamarine Freeway, between Bulla Road and Bell Street, Pascoe Vale South, Melbourne.

Vehicles Involved

  • At least one motorbike was involved in the collision.

Injuries

  • Injuries:
    • Two men sustained lower body injuries and were treated at the scene.
    • Both were transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene promptly after the crash was reported.
  • Paramedics treated the two injured men for lower body injuries at the scene.
  • Three of the five citybound lanes were temporarily closed but have since reopened.

“Two men were treated at the scene for lower body injuries before being transported to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable conditions.”
— 7NEWS report

Traffic Impact
The crash has caused significant disruptions to traffic in the area:

  • Three of the five citybound lanes on the Tullamarine Freeway were closed during the response but have since reopened.
  • Traffic remains “heavily congested” on both the **Tullamarine Freeway** and **Calder Freeway**.
  • Delays of up to **25 minutes** have been reported on these freeways.
  • Surrounding roads, including **Pascoe Vale Road** and **Keilor Road**, are busier than usual due to the incident.

“Traffic remains ‘heavily congested’ on both the Calder and Tullamarine Fwys according to the transport department.”
— Transport department update

Police Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision involving at least one motorbike.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure contributing to the crash.

Further details regarding the vehicles and drivers involved are yet to be released.

Community Impact
This incident has caused significant disruption to morning commuters in Melbourne, with heavy congestion and delays impacting major freeways and surrounding roads. The involvement of a motorbike highlights the risks faced by motorcyclists on busy freeways like the Tullamarine Freeway , particularly during peak travel times.