Sreet racing behind horror Melbourne crash, police say

Police believe two cars were illegally street racing when they collided in a horror crash north of Melbourne overnight.

Emergency services were called to Plumpton Avenue, in Glenroy, after the two cars collided and spun out of control.

A 25-year-old woman, allegedly driving a white vehicle, was struck from behind by another vehicle and lost control.

Her vehicle crashed into a nearby tree and power pole, causing extensive damage.

The woman suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Police are alleging the drivers were travelling in excess of 100km/h in a 60km/h zone when they crashed.

Nobody else was injured.