Man arrested after minivan chase in Melbourne
A man is under police guard in hospital after a minivan chase in Melbourne early this morning.

In the early hours of the morning, police identified a van of interest linked to an ongoing investigation, traveling down Leakes Road in Truganina at approximately 4 a.m.

Officers discreetly tailed the vehicle as it proceeded along the West Gate Freeway, eventually taking the Kings Way exit and heading towards the city.

High-Speed Minivan Pursuit Ends in Arrest: Dramatic Melbourne Chase Captivates City
A man has been arrested after a minivan chase in Melbourne. (9News)

Authorities attempted to halt the van’s progress by deploying stop sticks on Kings Way, which succeeded in slowing it down. However, the driver reportedly refused to stop.

The pursuit escalated until it was terminated for safety reasons when the van veered onto the wrong side of the road.

Shortly thereafter, a head-on collision occurred between the van and another car on the Kings Way Bridge.

The driver of the van sustained injuries that are not considered life-threatening and was transported to the hospital under police supervision.

High-Speed Minivan Pursuit Ends in Arrest: Dramatic Melbourne Chase Captivates City
The van was spotted at about 4am. (9News)

Two males in the car suffered injuries and were treated at the scene.

Police allegedly found a large amount of drugs in the van.

Kings Way remains shut in both directions this morning and an investigation is underway.

Any witnesses or anybody with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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