Victorian police say a vehicle has collided with a number of pedestrians on Flinders Street between Elizabeth and Swanston streets. (Photo: Twitter)

Several people injured after a car hits pedestrians in Australia's Melbourne.

Victoria police said in a statement: "Police are currently attending an incident on Flinders Street between Elizabeth and Swanston streets where a vehicle has collided with a number of pedestrians. Police have arrested the driver of the car. Extent of injuries are not known at this stage."

“Police are asking any witnesses to go to the Melbourne West police station at 313 Spencer Street, Melbourne, and all vehicular and pedestrian traffic to avoid the area.”

Ambulances and fire trucks line the street. (Photo: Paul Jeffers)