- Man arrested and taken in hospital under police guard
- Drug allegedly found in stolen minivan
Melbourne motorists face a nightmare commute to work after a police chase ended in a dramatic crash near the Crown Casino.
Kings Way remains closed in both directions between the West Gate Freeway and Flinders Street.
Police launched a pursuit after spotting an allegedly stolen minivan at Truganina in the city’s west about 4am Tuesday.
The van was followed along the West Gate Freeway until it exited at the Kings Way off-ramp and headed towards the city.
Vehicle immobilisation devices were deployed by police on the road but the minivan driver allegedly refused to pull over.
The police chase was briefly terminated after the van crossed onto the wrong side of the road.
The van crashed head-on into a silver taxi on the Kings Way Bridge.
The taxi driver and passenger were treated at the scene.
Three people were injured after an allegedly stolen van collided head-on with a taxi
The minivan driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries under police guard.
Police allege a significant quantity of drugs were found inside the van.
Motorists are urged to avoid Kings Way and consider alternative routes.
Those heading towards the city should use Queens Bridge Street, St Kilda Road or Montague Street.
Traffic remains very heavy.
Anyone who witnessed or has dash cash or CCTV of the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers.