A devastating single-vehicle collision in Melbourne’s eastern suburb of Ferntree Gully has resulted in two fatalities, with the driver currently hospitalized under police supervision. The tragic incident occurred on Oaklands Avenue shortly before 6:00 PM on Saturday evening when the vehicle collided with a stationary pole.
Victoria Police confirmed that two unidentified passengers succumbed to their injuries at the crash scene despite emergency response efforts. The surviving driver was transported to a medical facility with injuries and remains under official guard as investigations continue.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit have launched a comprehensive probe into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Authorities are appealing to potential witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The accident’s location at the intersection of Oaklands Avenue and Burwood Highway, a significant transportation corridor in Melbourne’s eastern region, prompted immediate road closures. The Department of Transport implemented full closures in both directions east of Commercial Road to facilitate emergency response and investigation procedures.
This tragedy adds to Victoria’s concerning road safety statistics, with the Transport Accident Commission reporting 16 fatalities on state roads since the beginning of the year. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances that led to this devastating outcome.