Kallista-The Patch CFA, along with Belgrave Fire Brigade and Monbulk Fire and Rescue, responded to a single-vehicle accident on Monbulk Road on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred at around 2.40pm. CFA crews were on scene for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, assisting the driver out of the vehicle and leaving them in the care of Ambulance Victoria.
Kallista-The Patch CFA captain, Luke Maclean said seven volunteers and two vehicles from their brigade attended the scene.
Belgrave responded with their pumper, and Monbulk responded with their rescue and rescue support vehicles. Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended.
Mr Maclean took the opportunity to remind drivers to be cautious, particularly with stormy weather on the way.
“It’s pretty windy at the moment, it’s hopefully going to rain a little bit, which means the roads are going to be really slippery,” he said.
“Driving with their headlights on is a really great start, slowing down a little, taking their time – and yeah, just generally looking after each other out on the road.”
He also acknowledged the efforts of community members who stopped to help before emergency crews arrived.
“A couple of people stopped and rendered assistance before we arrived on scene, and that’s always a really selfless act,” Mr Maclean said.
“That means a lot to the people involved, and helps us out when we get there – that someone’s already started caring for the patient.”
A spokesperson from Ambulance Victoria said they responded to calls to an incident in Sherbrooke on Monday afternoon.
“A man in his 50s was transported by road to the Alfred Hospital in a stable condition after being treated for a medical episode and upper body injuries,” the spokesperson said.
