Teens seriously injured after being run over in Alexandra

Two people have been injured after being run over by a runaway car in Alexandra last night.

It’s believed an unoccupied vehicle began rolling down a hill, running over two spectators at the Alexandra Speedway on Gordon Street about 10.15pm.

The vehicle came to a stop after running into a Winnebago.

Two teenage girls were airlifted to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle owner, an 18-year-old man, was interviewed in relation to the incident and released pending further enquiries.

Mansfield Highway Patrol will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and urge any witnesses or anyone with vision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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