Three injured when car crashes on Western Ring Rd in St Albans, Melbourne
Three people are lucky to be alive after a car veered off a freeway, down an embankment and across a small river.
The Hyundai i30 was believed to be one two vehicles speeding on Western Ring Rd in St Albans, Melbourne, when it crashed about 9pm on Monday, police said.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Two hurt in Melbourne crash.
Senior Constable Alistair McDonald described the crash as 'astounding' and said he was shocked the occupants were not killed.
'It's hard to believe that actually all three of the occupants are still alive at the moment,' he said.
The Hyundai left the road and plunged 150m down an embankment and a further 30m across a creek before coming to a stop.
A 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition with serious injuries.
The driver, a 20-year-old man, was taken to hospital under police guard with minor injuries.
Another man was also taken to hospital in an unknown condition.
McDonald said at least two vehicles were speeding on the freeway before the Hyundai crashed.
'I've seen some dashcam footage which shows this vehicle and another vehicle travelling at extremely high speeds on the Ring Rd right before the collision occurs,' he said.
The Hyundai driver has not yet been formally questioned by police.
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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