30/04/2026
HIGH-SPEED CRASH NEAR TELEGRAPH BRIDGE LEAVES SUV OVERTURNED
A dramatic crash unfolded in North Geelong on Thursday evening, with witnesses describing a high speed incident involving a black four door SUV along Melbourne Road near the intersection of Church Street, close to the Telegraph Bridge.
According to multiple witnesses, the SUV was travelling toward Geelong at what was described as a “high rate of speed,” with one estimating it to be “easily over 100 km/h.”
Witnesses reported that the vehicle left the roadway just before the Telegraph Bridge, striking the verge.
The verge is believed to have acted like a ramp, launching the SUV into the air.
While airborne, the vehicle reportedly collided with a traffic light warning signal and a power pole, with witnesses claiming the pole was severed “clean in half,” bringing down power lines in the process.
The SUV then made contact with the ground, where it allegedly flipped, struck the bridge, and came to rest on its roof.
Witnesses further stated that the driver reportedly a woman was able to extract herself from the overturned vehicle and fled the scene on foot before later being located.
She was subsequently treated and transported to hospital under police guard, though her condition remains unknown at this stage.
Emergency services responded rapidly, with witnesses estimating arrival times of less than 10 minutes. The scene was quickly secured by responders.
One witness likened the incident to something out of The "Dukes of Hazzard", referencing the vehicle becoming airborne.
There are also unconfirmed reports from witnesses suggesting the SUV may have been involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash, citing the quick arrival of police at the scene. However, this has not been officially confirmed.
Victoria Police, Fire Rescue Victoria, and Ambulance Victoria have been contacted for comment but have not responded at the time of publication.
