Two men have died after their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Melbourne\u2019s southeast.<\/p>\n
Police say the vehicle was likely speeding along the Princes Highway in Dandenong before the crash at about 1.20am on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Both its occupants died at the scene. <\/p>\n
Police believe the pair killed were a 38-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from the Dandenong area, though they are yet to be formally identified.<\/p>\n
Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy said on Wednesday morning that the car crashed into a tree on the centre median strip before bursting into flames. <\/p>\n
A tyre was also found about 100m away from the crash, he said.<\/p>\n
The Princes Highway remains closed in both directions between Robinson and Potter Streets, with police warning traffic disruptions are expected for most of the morning.<\/p>\n
The crash happened outside Dandenong High School.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also engaging with the Department of Education to ensure they\u2019re aware of the circumstances,\u201d Inspector McEvoy said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ll put all the care they can around the school kids to make sure their exposure is reduced as best we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone who witnessed the incident, who has dashcam or CCTV footage or any other information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. <\/p>\n