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Police Investigate Alleged Armed Brawl on Monash Freeway After Crash

Detectives are seeking public information following an on-road confrontation that triggered a bushland search.

Overview

  • Police said a collision occurred just before 2:30pm Saturday near Ernst Wanke Road in Narre Warren.
  • According to police, occupants from both cars fought after the crash, with some believed to have carried edged weapons.
  • Three occupants from one vehicle fled the scene, while the sole driver of the other car remained and spoke with officers.
  • 9News reported several masked men, apparent machetes and metal poles, and said three lanes were closed as the dog squad searched nearby bushland.
  • No injuries were reported, one man was questioned and released without charge, and police urged witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.