Tuesday 30 January 2024

Police car in flames after crash

BY OLIVIA GOELDNER

An unmarked police car caught fire on Tuesday morning, after crashing into a Holden Rodeo in Mayfield.

Emergency services were called to the intersection between Vine Street and Crebert Street at around 7:30am, after reports the two cars had collided. 

Firefighters arrived to see the vehicle engulfed in flames, but were quickly able to extinguish the blaze. 

Paramedics treated two police officers, who received minor injuries.

The driver of the Holden Rodeo was also assessed but did not report any injuries. 


Photo courtesy of Luke Priestly