Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Dandenong North yesterday afternoon where a woman and child sustained critical injuries.
Emergency services responded to reports five cars had collided out-bound on the Monash Freeway, near the Stud Road off ramp, just after 2pm.
Two occupants of a Mazda 3, a woman and a child, were both taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Another child in the Mazda was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Three of the four occupants of a blue Mitsubishi were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The occupants of a BMW, a Volkswagen Tiguan and a white Mitsubishi were not injured.
The driver of Volkswagen, a 34-year-old Berwick man, was interviewed by police, released and is assisting with enquiries.
All out-bound lanes and one in-bound lane of the Monash Freeway were closed for several hours.
Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
