Police arrest man after serious collision in Braybrook

Police have arrested a man following a collision in Braybrook this evening which left a child with critical injuries.

It's understood a Toyota Prado collided with two parked cars in a rear laneway between Wirraway Ave and Liberator Lane about 5.20pm.

The Prado then struck two young children, who were playing in the laneway, before hitting another parked car.

An eight-year-old boy was pinned between the vehicles before being removed by emergency services.

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Prado was arrested at the scene.

A 48-year-old Braybrook man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives and local police continue to investigate.

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

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.