Two-Vehicle Collision Causes Delays on M80 Ring Road – November 7, 2024

Incident Overview

A two-vehicle crash on the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne’s north caused significant traffic delays for commuters during the Thursday morning rush hour. The incident occurred around 7:15 am and involved a blue Toyota colliding with another car and a concrete barrier.

Location and Time

The crash happened around 7:15 am on Thursday, November 7, 2024, on the M80 Ring Road near Broadmeadows, Melbourne.

Vehicles Involved

Two vehicles were involved in the collision: a blue Toyota and a second car, the make and model of which were not specified.

Crash Description

A blue Toyota collided with another car and then hit a concrete barrier on the M80 Ring Road. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Injuries/Fatalities

The male driver of the blue Toyota was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene, and the injured driver was transported to the hospital.

Investigation

While there is no mention of a formal investigation, police attended the scene. It is likely they are investigating the cause of the crash.

Witnesses/Appeals

There is no mention of any appeals for witnesses in the report.

Community Impact

The crash caused major traffic delays for morning commuters, with two of the four Greensborough-bound lanes closed between Pascoe Vale and Sydney Roads. Traffic stretched back to the Calder Freeway, causing delays of up to 40 minutes. Although all lanes have since reopened, heavy congestion remains in the area, with delays of up to 20 minutes in both directions. Surrounding roads were also affected by increased traffic.

Contributing Factors

The contributing factors to the crash are not yet known.