Head on crash in New Eltham after armed robbery
A major emergency services presence is in New Eltham this afternoon after an armed robbery followed by a head-on crash. Six people were injured.
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An air ambulance was seen and numerous ambulances and police vehicles are on site. A police Land Rover was in collision with a white van on Footscray Road.
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There are conflicting reports on the exact post office and whether it is one in New Eltham or elsewhere.
Police have closed the road and buses are on diversion.
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Investigations are ongoing at the scene.
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It’s definitely the Post Office in New Eltham
Bit of excitement for New Eltham! Glad to see the Police caught the criminals.