Low blood donation storages as sickness grips Victoria

Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for donors as reserves of most blood types drop to critical levels. (HANDOUT/LIFEBLOOD RED CROSS)

Victoria's blood donation levels are dangerously low as the cold and flu season hits hard, forcing would-be donors to cancel. 

Red Cross Lifeblood has launched an immediate call for donors as reserves of most blood types drop to critical levels.