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Driver escapes collision with power pole in Millgrove

18/10/2024

Emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle accident at around 7.52 pm in Millgrove, on Thursday 17 October 17.

Four CFA units from Wesburn/Millgrove and Warburton attended the scene alongside Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria.

Crews arrived to find a vehicle had struck a power pole and a representative from the relevant power company was contacted.

The driver was not trapped. Ambulance Victoria confirmed no emergency treatment or transport was provided.

The incident was deemed under control at 8.00 pm and safe at 8.05 pm.

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