Bus and car collide in Templestowe

Greensborough Highway Patrol officers are currently investigating after a car and a bus collided in Templestowe this afternoon, Victoria Police say.

Officers have been told a SUV was travelling along Fitzsimons Lane at the bridge over the Yarra just before 2pm.

It is believed the SUV veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with a bus.

The bus driver, a Berwick man aged in his 40s received minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Five passengers were not injured.

The driver of the SUV, a Montmorency man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Fitzsimons Lane is currently blocked to traffic in both directions.

Any witnesses or anyone who saw the SUV prior to the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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