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Vic: Two women injured in Melbourne drag race


25 Dec 2008 7:50 AM

MELBOURNE, Dec 25 AAP - Two women were seriously injured when their car rolled during an apparent drag race in Melbourne's north.

Police say the Holden Commodore spun out of control and rolled at least once before coming to rest on its side in Dalton Road, Lalor, about 12.40am (AEDT) on Thursday.

It is believed the car was drag racing another vehicle when the accident occurred.

The driver and a passenger, both 18-year-old women, were trapped in the car for about 30 minutes.

The driver suffered a severely broken leg and her passenger sustained serious pelvic injuries.

Both were taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.