Teen airlifted to hospital following collision

By Romy Stephens

A teenager has been airlifted to hospital following a collision in Olinda this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Mount Dandenong Tourist Road just before 1.30pm to reports of an injured cyclist.

A 15-year-old boy was flown by the air ambulance helicopter to The Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition with serious upper and lower body injuries.

According to Victoria Police, all parties involved in the incident stopped at the scene and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.