Victoria's emergency services are unprepared for critical incidents in Melbourne's soon-to-be-opened West Gate Tunnel, senior firefighters have warned, due to a lack of subterranean know-how and equipment.

Top firefighters have even warned Victorians against driving through the tunnel until they are satisfied proper safety checks have been completed.

A major concern is that emergency services — including Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police — have not yet conducted live scenario drills in the tunnel, which is due to open by the end of the year.

In comparison, multiple live field exercises with hundreds of actors, emergency services and other transport authorities have been conducted in the Metro Tunnel , which Premier Jacinta Allan said would also open in

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