Five people hospitalised after two-car crash on the corner of The Esplanade and Thompson Ave in Cowes

Five people, including a child and teen, have been taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a busy road at Phillip Island that was blocked off to traffic.

Emergency services, including the CFA, were called to a crash on The Esplanade and Thompson Avenue in Cowes just after 11am on Monday, December 30, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Five people have been taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a busy road at Phillip Island.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the corner of The Esplanade and Thompson Ave in Cowes just after 11am Monday.

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said a woman in her 70s was flown to The Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries.

She said a child and a teenager were taken to the Monash Medical Centre in stable conditions with upper and lower body injuries.

A tow truck was also called to the scene. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Meanwhile, a man in his 80s and a man in his 30s were both taken to the Wonthaggi Hospital in stable conditions with upper body injuries.

A CFA spokeswoman said three CFA vehicles responded.

The incident was declared under control at 11.18am and safe at 11.47am.

Crews sealed off the area to the public. Picture: Jack Colantuono

One of the vehicles involved in the crash was towed away from the scene. Picture: Facebook/Rose Nunn

The VICSES Phillip Island Unit said in a Facebook post that no one was trapped and hydraulic rescue tools were not required.

“A reminder the island is extra busy at this time of the year, please take care on the roads,” the post said.

Significant damage was done to both vehicles. Picture: Facebook/SES Phillip Island Unit

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The road remained closed while authorities worked to clear the scene.