The two injured teenagers suffered through a long ordeal trapped in a car after it smashed into a pole in Ballarat.
Four people were on board when the accident happened in Humffray Street South, Golden Point, about 8.15pm.
But the female driver, 18, and a man in the front passenger seat were trapped from the waist down.
Sen-Sergeant Patrick Clearly told Radio 3AW all four were lucky to survive, as a result of the "quick action of passers-by", including the off-duty nurse.
"She actually got into the back of the car, while it was burning and shielded the faces of two trapped … while another neighbour used a garden hose to put the fire out."
Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said Both were given pain relief and remained conscious while emergency crews worked to free them.
Mr Mullen said the pole, which had snapped off and was resting on the car, had to be stabilised with a crane before the rescue began.
"The force of the impact had pushed the front seat right to the back of the car," he said.
Mr Mullen said the front seat passenger, also believed to be about 18, was trapped for almost five hours.
"He had 'crush injuries' – leg, pelvic – after also being trapped from the waist down," Mr Mullen said.
"He was put into an induced coma and he was flown to the Alfred hospital in a serious but stable condition."
Mr Mullen said the driver was trapped for almost two hours before being flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.
"She was treated for leg injuries and possible spinal injuries," he said.
CFA spokesman George Ellis said crews used hydraulic cutters to remove the pair.
"The last person was removed from the car at 12.40am," he said.
A police spokeswoman said officers were investigating the smash.
"It’s believed a Holden sedan was travelling along Humffray Street South when it lost control and struck a power pole," she said.
"The vehicle caught fire but was extinguished."
Two other people on board were taken to Ballarat Base Hospital with minor injuries.
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