Knox Highway Patrol are investigating following a crash and fire in Silvan earlier this evening.
Investigators were told a car was travelling around a bend when it lost control and hit a tree on Parker Road just after 6.30pm.
The driver, a man believed to be in his 50's, was trapped in the vehicle when it caught fire.
An off-duty Detective Sergeant, who was driving by and a local woman, who heard the crash, went to the aid of the driver.
The pair freed the man from the car and managed to get him away from the fire.
As a result of the rescue, the local woman received burns and was transported to hospital.
The driver was airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dash-cam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
