Police appeal for witnesses after fight broke out as people left a venue in Collingwood

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Seven people have been injured, including one man who was hit by a car, in a fight that broke out as a large crowd left an inner Melbourne venue.

Up to 200 people were leaving an event at the licensed premises on Smith Street, Collingwood, when the melee broke out at about 2.45am on Sunday, police said.

The man who was hit by the car has serious leg injuries, while six others have injuries that were described as non-life threatening. All were taken to hospital.

Police are investigating how the vehicle crashed into parked cars and hit the man.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Blood is seen on a car at the scene of the brawl. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information have been asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.