Car flips onto roof in Golden Square

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics were called to a report of a car rollover in Golden Square around 2pm.

"A man believed to be in his 50s suffered lacerations and was taken to Bendigo Health in a stable condition," the spokesperson said.

2.55pm

FIREFIGHTERS are racing to clean up the aftermath of a crash on High Street so the road can be reopened to traffic.

Traffic keeps rapidly banking in lanes heading towards Bendigo's city centre and a lot of cars are moving slowly after police direct them onto detour roads,

The road is expected to reopen in both directions in minutes.

More news: New case in the Macedon Ranges amid record COVID-19 numbers

Bendigo Highway Patrol Todd Deary said that the driver of a white Toyota van involved in the crash is expected to be issued a fine.

The driver had allegedly made a U-turn and T-boned a silver Nissan car that was travelling towards town at about 2.20p, Leading Senior Constable Deary said.

Earlier

ONE car has flipped onto its roof after a crash involving at least two vehicles in High Street, Golden Square.

The flipped car appears to be a silver SUV and has been extensively damaged in the crash.

The other vehicle is believed to be a white minivan.

High Street has been closed in both directions.

The incident is taking place between the Fir Street and Beech Street intersections.

It is understood all people involved in the crash have left their vehicles despite earlier reports to emergency services that some might have been trapped.

Police and firefighters are among those who are now on scene.

More to come.

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content: