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Truck rollover in Emerald

Emergency services attended a crash in Emerald on Monday 5 February.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said a truck rolled near the intersection of Wellington and Aura Vale Roads about 12.50pm.

“The male driver and male passenger were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” the spokesperson said.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a man in his 30s was taken to the Alfred in a stable condition with upper body and lower body injuries.

A man in his 20s was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition with upper body and lower body injuries.

Six CFA units from Monbulk, Clematis, Menzies Creek and Narre Warren East attended the scene, a CFA spokesperson confirmed.

“Crews worked alongside SES to extricate two people from a vehicle,” a CFA spokesperson said.

“Heavy Haulage was required to remove trees and debris on the road.

“The incident was deemed under control at 1:31pm and declared safe at 2:06pm.”

The exact circumstances of the truck rollover will be investigated.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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