Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious collision which occurred in Pearcedale on Thursday (Nov. 10).

Officers have been told a car was waiting to turn right from North Rd into Middle Rd about 4.25pm.

A car travelling along North Rd has run into the back of the turning car and forced it onto the wrong side of the road where it was hit by oncoming traffic.

The driver of the turning car, a woman in her 40s from Pearcedale, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

A 18-year-old woman from Mornington is currently assisting police with their enquires.

The driver of the oncoming vehicle, a man in his 30s from Cranbourne, suffered minor injuries.

Detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit are currently on scene and wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage.