Truckie foils alleged attempted carjacking in Melbourne's CBD

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A truck driver parked in front of the Audi to stop the alleged carjacker from getting away in it, witnesses have told Today. 9News

The alleged attempted carjacking occurred at the intersection of King and Collins streets in Melbourne about 7.40am.

A grey Mazda sedan crashed into a blue Audi which was stationary at traffic lights on King Street at the intersection, according to police.Two men, who were armed with weapons, then got out of the grey Mazda and refused to exchange details with the male driver of the blue Audi, police have said. "Following an altercation, it is alleged the men stole the keys for the Audi," a police spokesperson has said.A truck driver parked in front of the Audi to stop the alleged carjacker from getting away in it, witnesses have told Today.

Police who were patrolling nearby then arrived on scene and arrested a 37-year-old man and a 29-year-old man.A meat cleaver has been seen lying under the Audi after the incident.

 

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