Shots fired during stolen car interception in Geelong

A busy Geelong intersection became the scene of a dramatic police operation on Thursday afternoon after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at officers.

Police say the Air Wing spotted a Kia Optima, alleged to have been stolen from New South Wales, near the intersection of Princes Highway and Roebuck Street in Newtown at about 3.40pm.

Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, which allegedly reversed into a bus, as the occupants tried to flee.

The Kia is then alleged to have been driven at police, at which point officers discharged their firearm, before the vehicle collided with another car.

The occupants, a man and woman from New South Wales, fled on foot but were arrested a short time later nearby.

The incident has caused major delays on Latrobe Terrace, with road closures in both directions in place between Ryrie Street and McKillop Street.

The 37-year-old man was taken to hospital under police guard with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm.

The 37-year-old woman was also transported to hospital under police guard with minor injuries.

The female driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Armed Crime Squad detectives will investigate the incident, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure following the discharge of a police firearm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV, dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au