Following this morning's tragic plane crash at Essendon, a number of road closures remain.
A plane crashed into DFO, Essendon Fields, earlier today killing the five people on-board.
According to reports, the crash was likely caused by catastrophic engine failure.
VicRoads closed the Tullamarine Freeway in both directions between Moreland Road and the Western Ring Road following the crash.
The Calder Freeway was also shut temporarily in both directions between McNamara Avenue in Airport West and the Tullamarine Freeway interchange.
Bulla Road has also been closed near Essendon Airport.
Craig Lapsley, Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner, spoke to media a short time ago, outlining that the outbound lanes are now open.
“The outbound lanes are now open, however the inbound lanes will stay closed for a number of hours, until that can be cleared and understood to collect evidence for the investigation, but also clear it from any impacts that it may have had,” Mr Lapsley said.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has called this the worst civil aviation acccident in Victoria in 30 years.
The Essendon Airport is a major freight hub in and out of King Island and Tasmania.