By MELISA MEEHAN
POLICE are appealing on witnesses following a collision that left a woman in a critical condition in Mount Evelyn this afternoon.
It is believed the collision occurred on Bailey Road between a white Hiace van and a Lancer sedan about 4.30pm.
A 28-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital.
Her passenger, a nine-year-old Mount Evelyn girl received minor injuries and was also taken to hospital.
A 24-year-old Lilydale man, the driver of the van, was taken to Maroondah Hospital before being arrested.
He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
