A man has been transported to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Connewarre, where his car collided with a pole late on Thursday evening.
Emergency services were called to Horseshoe Bend Road around 9:30 PM after reports of a car hitting a power pole. Upon arrival, paramedics found the male driver, believed to be in his 20s, trapped inside the vehicle. He was extricated by firefighters and treated at the scene for minor injuries before being taken to University Hospital Geelong in a stable condition.
The crash caused significant damage to the pole and the car, with debris scattered across the road. Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious, and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. It is believed that speed may have been a factor.
Local residents reported hearing a loud bang, followed by the sound of screeching tyres. One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, described the scene as 'shocking' and said they rushed outside to help. The road was closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the wreckage and repair the damaged pole, causing traffic delays in the area.
Power to nearby homes was briefly interrupted but has since been restored. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Crime Stoppers.
