Mother and child among five injured after multi-car crash on Melton Highway

A mother and her child were among four people taken to hospital after collision involving numerous vehicles in Melbourne’s west this afternoon.

Police said a black car was travelling west along the Melton Highway at Leakes Road and Mount Cotteril Road, Plumpton, when it collided head-on with another vehicle just before 1pm.

The impact caused the car to veer onto the other side of the road and hit a third vehicle.

“It is believed the (black) car was seen driving erratically in the area prior to the incident,” police said in a statement.

Four people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, including a mother and child who were transported to Sunshine Hospital. The pair have since been released.

Another woman, aged in her 20s, and two remain in hospital in a stable condition. 

A total of five people were assessed by emergency services at the scene.

Investigations into the cause of the collision are now underway.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000