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Car crash on Barwon Heads Rd sparks major emergency services response

Two cars have collided near Barwon Heads Airport, sparking a major emergency services response with life support paramedics on scene.

Two cars have collided on Barwon Heads Rd in Connewarre. Picture: Mark Wilson
Two cars have collided on Barwon Heads Rd in Connewarre. Picture: Mark Wilson

Two cars have collided near Barwon Heads Airport sparking a major response from emergency services.

Ambulance Victoria responded to reports of an incident on Barwon Heads Rd in Connewarre about 2.25pm on Saturday.

Spokeswoman Samantha McCombe said advanced life support paramedics were on scene just after 3pm.

At least 10 emergency services vehicles initially responded to the crash on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Mark Wilson
At least 10 emergency services vehicles initially responded to the crash on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Mark Wilson

Victoria Police sergeant Melissa Seach confirmed two cars had collided, however “no serious injuries” were sustained.

The crash occurred near Barwon Heads Airport and Skydive Great Ocean Road, causing minor traffic congestion on Saturday afternoon.

One witness who was driving on Barwon Heads Rd said it appeared a car had come off the road following the collision and crashed into a ditch.

The crash occurred on Barwon Heads Rd near Barwon Heads Airport. Picture: Alan Barber
The crash occurred on Barwon Heads Rd near Barwon Heads Airport. Picture: Alan Barber

Traffic was being directed by police and both lanes remained open.

“It’s moving a lot slower but you can still get through,” she said.

“It looked pretty bad for one of the cars.”

At least 10 emergency service vehicles initially responded to the incident.

More to come.

Originally published as Car crash on Barwon Heads Rd sparks major emergency services response

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