These two cars were involved in a collision in Narre Warren South last Saturday. Picture courtesy Pakenham SES.A BUSY weekend on Casey roads last week has emergency services hoping motorists will take extra care over the Easter period.
Major incidents in Narre Warren South had local CFA, SES and police resources occupied on both days.
A four-car collision at the intersection of Narre Warren – Cranbourne Road and Lansell Close occurred about 1.30pm last Saturday.
A woman passenger in one of the cars was trapped before members of the Pakenham Road Rescue Unit used motorised tools to cut her free.
Two cars were also involved in a smash on Sunday morning with both drivers requiring hospital treatment.
Casey Traffic Management Unit (TMU) Acting Sergeant Alan Inderwisch said Easter was one of the busiest times for police with a high volume of traffic travelling long distances.
“We ask people to slow down and take their time. Anyone going for a long drive should make use of the Driver Reviver program,” he said.
Casey TMU will be concentrating on speeding and alcohol-related offences over the holiday period.
“We will also be targeting safety offences such as mobile phone use and no seat belts,” Act Sgt said.
“It is also wise to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy before setting off on a long trip.”
Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan has also expressed his desire for motorists to plan ahead and avoid driving when tired.
“The Easter long weekend is a time when many people make the most of the four-day break and go away on long trips with the family,” he said.
“Sadly, it’s a time when too many families are affected by road trauma.”
He said 31 people had been killed on Victorian roads over the past five Easter periods and roughly 500 had been seriously injured.
