Motorists travelling along Victoria’s Princes Freeway are facing changing traffic conditions on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following reports of road incidents near Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs.

Traffic updates indicate that emergency services have responded to a vehicle fire near Berwick, while a separate collision was reported around Narre Warren. The incidents have attracted attention from drivers using the busy M1 corridor, particularly those travelling towards Melbourne.

Vehicle Fire Near Berwick Disrupts Princes Freeway Traffic

One of the reported incidents involved a car fire on the Princes Freeway near Berwick. Emergency services attended the scene, and the fire was brought under control.

Melbourne-bound motorists were directed off and back onto the freeway at O’Shea Road while emergency crews managed the situation. Drivers were advised to follow instructions from emergency personnel and consider using the Princes Highway as an alternative route.

Although the fire was reported to be under control, traffic diversions and changing road conditions continued to affect motorists in the area.

Collision Reported Near Narre Warren

A separate traffic incident was reported on the Princes Freeway near the Princes Highway interchange at Narre Warren. Initial traffic updates indicated that lanes were affected while response teams attended.

A subsequent update reported that all inbound lanes had reopened following the earlier collision. Motorists were nevertheless encouraged to remain alert and approach the affected section carefully as traffic conditions returned to normal.

At the time of writing, confirmed details about the number of vehicles involved, possible injuries and the circumstances leading to the collision were not available.

Traffic Delays and Alternative Routes

The Princes Freeway is an important transport route connecting Melbourne with communities throughout southeastern Victoria and the Gippsland region. Even relatively short disruptions can result in congestion, particularly during busy travel periods.

Drivers approaching Berwick and Narre Warren should allow additional time, maintain safe distances and pay attention to electronic traffic signs and directions from emergency personnel.

The Princes Highway may provide an alternative for some Melbourne-bound journeys affected by the Berwick vehicle fire, although motorists should check current conditions before changing routes.

Investigation and Further Updates

Authorities have not released comprehensive details about the reported collision, including whether anyone was injured or whether any driver will face further investigation.

The vehicle fire and the collision should be treated as separate incidents unless authorities establish a connection between them.

Motorists can monitor Victoria’s official VicTraffic service for updated information about road closures, emergency responses and traffic disruptions.

For now, the latest available updates indicate that the collision-related inbound lane closures near Narre Warren have been cleared, while traffic management was reported near Berwick following the vehicle fire.