The body of a person has been discovered in the burnt-out remains of a car that split open after it crashed into a pole.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Cheltenham Road in Keysborough, 27km southeast of Melbourne, at about 12.50am on Wednesday.
Police were told a car had crashed into a pole, splitting it into two, before it burst into flames.
The body of a person was found inside the vehicle once the fire was extinguished.
A man believed to be in his 20s was found injured at the scene, police said. Another man had fled the area and was discovered seriously injured nearby in the front yard of a home.
Detectives are following up reports that the vehicle was seen travelling at speed prior to the crash.
Traffic diversions were put in place on Wednesday morning near Cheltenham and Chandler roads, while detectives processed the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam vision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The body of a person has been discovered in the burnt-out remains of a car that split open after it crashed into a pole
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