Woman left fighting for life after horror hit and run in Armadale

A woman is fighting for life after being hit by a car while bordering a tram in Melbourne’s east on Tuesday morningxjmtzyw.

The horror incident took place at Wattletree Road in Armadale at around 6.30am when she was struck by a light-coloured sedan travelling west.

The injured woman was rushed to The Alfred hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said the suspect, another woman, is in custody and will be interviewed on Tuesday.

A woman has been rushed to hospital in a life threatening condition after being struck by a hit run driver in Armadale.
A woman has been rushed to hospital in a life threatening condition after being struck by a hit run driver in Armadale. Credit: Supplied

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured it on a dashcam.

Wattletree Road is closed in both directions between Kooyong Road and Glenferrie Roads.

Route 5 trams are also disrupted.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.