Three rescued from car crashed down steep embankment near Ballarat
Rescue crews saved three people, including a child, from a car 6 metres down an embankment near Ballarat.
A car crashed off Yendon-Egerton Road near Millbrook, east of Ballarat, on Monday afternoon and rolled 6 to 7 metres down the embankment. Specialist high-angle rescue crews were called to the scene.
The three occupants, including at least one child, were extracted through the car's sunroof. An air ambulance took one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The other two were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Emergency crews from multiple stations worked together with paramedics to bring everyone safely to the ground.
- 6 to 7 metres
- Distance down embankment
- 3, including at least one child
- People in car
- Just after 5.50pm
- Incident declared under control
Why it mattersSuccessful rescue operations in difficult terrain can save lives from what could have been a tragedy.
