Driver airlifted to hospital after car rolls over and crashes into power pole on Princes Highway in Warrnambool

An Allansford man was airlifted to hospital after he lost control and crashed into a power pole on a Warrnambool highway on Wednesday. Read more.

It is believed a ute was travelling along the Princess Highway when the driver lost control and crashed into a pole just after 10am on Wednesday morning. Picture: Supplied

A driver remains in a serious condition after he smashed into a power pole in Victoria’s southwest on Wednesday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene near the corner of Rowan Lane and Aitken Dr just after 10am on Wednesday.

It is believed a Toyota Landcruiser was travelling along the Princes Hwy when the driver lost control and crashed into a pole.

Paramedics treated the 41-year-old driver at the scene for life-threatening upper and lower body injuries.

The male driver was airlifted to hospital after he smashed into a power pole in Warrnambool on Wednesday morning. Picture: Fitzmedia Productions

The Allansford man was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital by air ambulance in a serious condition.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital confirmed on Thursday the man was in a critical condition.

He was in a serious condition on Friday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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