Separate car crashes on two of Melbourne’s busiest roads cause delays during morning peak

NASTY crashes on two of Melbourne’s busiest freeways have caused traffic mayhem during the morning peak. Here’s how to avoid the chaos.

It's been a bad start to Friday on Melbourne roads, with several crashes reported. Picture: VicTraffic

NASTY crashes on two of Melbourne’s busiest freeways have caused traffic mayhem during the morning peak.

City-bound traffic on the Tullamarine Fwy is banked up to Bell St after a crash on CityLink closed three lanes.

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The smash, involving a truck and two cars, happened near Flemington Rd about 6.40am.

Lanes were closed and commuters were held up as emergency services attended.

VicRoads spokesman Brad Arnoldt said traffic was slow going and he said drivers may save time taking Bulla Rd or Mt Alexander Rd.

Another crash causing traffic headaches is at the Princes Fwy inbound in Laverton.

The smash, involving a motorcycle, happened about 6.10am and traffic is heavy, with delays back to Sneydes Rd.