Six in hospital after car allegedly stolen in home invasion rolls at Hume Freeway in Epping

Five teenage boys and a young woman have been seriously injured after a SUV allegedly stolen during a home invasion and seen driving into oncoming traffic crashed at the Hume Freeway at Epping.

Five teenage boys and a young woman have been seriously injured after a car allegedly stolen during a home invasion drove at oncoming traffic before rolling in Melbourne’s northeast.

The Haval SUV rolled at the O’Herns Rd on-ramp to the Hume Freeway at Epping just after 1.30am on Wednesday.

Police believe it was stolen during an aggravated burglary on Starboard Drive in Doreen on Tuesday morning.

Five teenage boys and a young woman were in the SUV when it rolled. Picture: David Crosling

The car was allegedly stolen in a home invasion on Tuesday. David Crosling

The police helicopter first spotted the vehicle allegedly speeding near Church St at Whittlesea about 1am Wednesday.

Police then lost sight of it before it was spotted again about 1.20am allegedly driving on the wrong side of Plenty Rd at South Morang.

Police deployed stop sticks on Bellevue Boulevard but the car continued through Epping before rolling near the entrance of the Hume Freeway.

Police at the scene on Wednesday. Picture: David Crosling

All citybound lanes re-opened on the Hume Freeway near O'Herns Road, Epping following an overnight collision. The inbound exit and entry remain closed as investigations continue. Follow the direction of emergency services. Use Epping Road or the Hume Highway instead. #victraffic

— VicTraffic (@VicTraffic) June 17, 2025

All six occupants — three 17-year-old boys, two 16-year-old boys and a 19-year-old woman from Seymour — were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

They all remained in hospital on Wednesday morning.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Six in hospital after car allegedly stolen in home invasion rolls at Hume Freeway in Epping