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Six Teenagers Critically Injured in Alleged Stolen Car Rollover in Epping

Police continue investigating the high-speed incident with all six injured occupants under guard in hospital.

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Overview

  • The Haval SUV was stolen during an aggravated burglary at a Doreen home on Tuesday morning.
  • Victoria Police Air Wing tracked the vehicle across northern suburbs and deployed stop sticks before it rolled down an embankment on O’Herns Road at about 1:30 am Wednesday.
  • Five boys aged 16 and 17 and a 19-year-old woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries and remain under police guard.
  • The crash closed the Hume Freeway entry and exit ramps at O’Herns Road and westbound lanes on O’Herns Road, causing traffic delays of up to an hour.
  • All freeway ramps have since reopened, but investigators are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage as inquiries remain ongoing.