An individual has been formally accused by police following an alleged hammer attack on another driver during a road rage incident in the south-western part of Melbourne.

The altercation reportedly occurred after a collision between two vehicles on McGrath Road in Wyndham Vale around 8:45 p.m. yesterday.

A confrontation ensued, during which one of the drivers is alleged to have struck the other with a hammer.

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The 53-year-old victim managed to return to his car and drive to Chapman Drive. He was later transported to the hospital, suffering from serious injuries to his upper body.

The other driver, a 36-year-old man, ran from the scene but was later charged.

The Werribee man was charged with intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, unlawful assault and assault with a weapon.

He was bailed to appear at court on April 2.

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