Urgent search for missing female driver who vanished after her car broke down on a rural road

A woman is missing after her car broke down on a rural road in Victoria.

Samantha, whose last name has not been disclosed, was traveling on the Princes Highway when her gray Kia Sportage broke down in Tamboon at 8.15am on Friday.

It is believed a passer-by stopped to assist the 33-year-old woman from Point Cook, and she has not been seen since.

There are serious concerns for Samantha’s welfare due to a medical condition.

She was last seen wearing blue/grey fleece top, jeans and runners.

Investigators believe Samantha was attempting to travel to Melbourne and may have been hitchhiking along the Princes Highway.

Victoria Police confirmed on Sunday that a search is currently underway in Tamboon with help from the SES.

Anyone with information on whereabouts is urged to contact police.