Man arrested, woman flees after car smashes into tram stop

A man is under arrest and a woman is believed to be on the run after a car smashed into a barrier and rolled at a tram station in Melbourne early this morning.

Police were called to the site on Racecourse Road at Flemington at about 1.45am.

It’s alleged a man and a woman were seen trying to kick the crashed car’s windscreen in, before taking several items and fleeing.

Man Apprehended, Woman Escapes Following Car Collision with Tram Stop
A man is under arrest and a woman sought after a car crashed into a tram stop in Flemington, Melbourne. (9News)

A Dog Squad officer found a man hiding in a recycling bin in a nearby laneway.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was arrested and taken to hospital under police guard.

Police allege the car was stolen, and claim a search of the vehicle yielded a gun, drugs, and a machete.

The woman is yet to be found.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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