Castlemaine SES, CFA and police responded to a two car collision in Johnstone Street Castlemaine on Monday afternoon.
Leading Senior Constable Bannon of the Castlemaine Police said the accident occurred around 4pm.
“A white sedan has come to a stop to turn right into Maclise Street, when a black sedan collided with the rear of the vehicle,” she said.
“The driver of the offending vehicle was injured and was conveyed to hospital for treatment. The occupants of the white sedan escaped injury,” Leading Senior Constable Bannon said.
Castlemaine CFA volunteers and members of the public worked to divert traffic as SES members and CFA personnel worked to free the injured driver.
Traffic was diverted around the scene for over an hour as tow trucks were brought in and emergency crews cleared up the scene. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.