Police are on the scene and eastbound highway drivers have been told to expect delays of 40-45 minutes following a collision in Yarragon.
VicRoads provided the following statement at 16:24:
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“40-45 minute delays eastbound on the Princes Hwy near Hazeldean Rd, due to a collision.
“Victoria Police on site.
“Please allow extra time if you’re travelling through the area.”
No further information on the incident or the welfare of those involved was provided, however a tweet from Nine News Gippsland reporter Alex Tzatzimakis suggests one person has been taken to hospital.
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Traffic flowing slowly through Yarragon after car crashed into embankment. Elderly driver taken to hospital. #gippsnews @9NewsGippsland pic.twitter.com/mJKjvKmYGt
— ALEX TZATZIMAKIS (@alexandria01) August 29, 2017
We hope they have a quick recovery.
