Melbourne M80 Crash: Vehicle Overturns on Western Ring Road as Greensborough-Bound Carriageway Closes

A serious collision on Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road caused major disruption on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, after a vehicle overturned on the Western Ring Road.

All Greensborough-bound lanes were closed following the crash, creating significant traffic delays across Melbourne’s north-western suburbs. The closure affected motorists travelling toward Greensborough and caused congestion extending back toward major connecting roads, including the Tullamarine and Calder freeways.

According to traffic reports, the overturned vehicle was located before the Edgars Road exit. Police attended the scene and established a major collision investigation, while emergency crews worked around the affected section of freeway. The seriousness of the incident led authorities to keep the Greensborough-bound carriageway closed for several hours.

Traffic authorities warned motorists to avoid the affected section where possible and allow substantially more time for their journeys. The disruption reportedly created extensive queues through the surrounding freeway network, with some drivers experiencing journeys several times longer than normal.

The Western Ring Road has also been subject to ongoing infrastructure works associated with the M80 Ring Road Completion and North East Link projects. However, the September 22 disruption was caused by the serious collision rather than the planned construction closures previously announced for the area.

The full circumstances of the crash, including whether anyone suffered serious injuries, had not been released in the reports available at the time of publication. Police investigations were continuing, and motorists were urged to follow traffic-control directions and seek alternative routes where possible.

Further information is expected as authorities complete their investigation and traffic conditions return to normal.