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Man taken to hospital with minor injuries after Knoxfield crash

Emergency services responded to a collision in Knoxfield on Friday 17 November.

Police were told a Toyota Landcruiser and a truck collided in the intersection of Henderson Road and Rushdale Street about 10.50am.

“The truck driver, a 53-year-old Mont Albert North man, did not sustain any injuries,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

“The driver of the Landcruiser, a 77-year-old Wheelers Hill man, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

“It is expected he will be issued with a penalty infringement notice for fail to give way.”

A CFA spokesperson said CFA alongside FRV responded to a washaway as a result of a vehicle incident in Knoxfield at around 10.54am.

“One CFA unit responded from Scoresby,” the spokesperson said.

“The incident was under control at 11.02am.”

Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics were called to the scene at around 10.50 am.

“A man in his 70s was taken to Angliss Hospital,” an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said.

The exact circumstance surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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