One adult and two children lost their lives in a collision involving a truck and another vehicle near Melbourne on November 11, around 9:30 am local time. A second adult sustained life-threatening injuries and is set to be airlifted to a hospital, while the truck driver suffered minor injuries, according to a statement by Victoria Police.
The statement mentioned that the vehicle seemed to have overturned and been severely damaged. The incident took place in Stoneleigh, approximately 200 kilometers west of Melbourne, leading to the area being cordoned off as emergency services intervened.
Authorities confirmed that nearby roads were blocked as police and emergency responders managed the situation. Detectives from Victoria Police will conduct an inquiry into the circumstances of the crash and urged any witnesses to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or provide information anonymously on the website www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.