Traralgon East crash: Four people including two teens taken to hospital following crash

Four people, including two teenagers, were taken to hospital following a two-car crash on a busy Latrobe Valley highway.

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision with one vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole and one person trapped on Argyle St, Traralgon just after 5pm on Wednesday. Picture: LVI&CA

Four people including two teenagers were taken to hospital following a collision on a busy highway in the Latrobe Valley.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Princes Hwy, near Bunnings Warehouse and the Traralgon East McDonald’s, to a two-car collision, with one person becoming trapped after a car hit a traffic light pole just after 5pm on Wednesday.

“Firefighters worked to release the trapped person and make the scene safe after fuel was found leaking from the vehicle,” an FRV spokesperson said.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a woman, believed to be in her 40s, was treated for back and chest injuries and taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital in a stable condition.

Two teenage males were treated for chest injuries and taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital, with one in a stable condition and the other in a serious condition.

A blue Ford was badly damaged and towed from the scene. Picture: LVI&CA

“A teenage female was also taken to hospital,” the Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said.

FRV crews washed away to allow VicRoads to repair the traffic lights and both the Toyota Prado and Ford were towed from the scene.

Another vehicle involved in the crash, a white Toyota Prado, was also towed from the scene. Picture: LVI&CA

FRV crews assisted paramedics and police on scene. Picture: LVI&CA

The incident was deemed under control at 6.25pm and the scene was handed to Victoria Police.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or more information is urged to contact the Traralgon police station on [phone].