An adult and two children lost their lives in a collision involving a truck and another vehicle near Melbourne. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, November 11, around 9:30 am local time. Another 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 from Victoria Police.
The vehicle involved in the crash is reported to have rolled over and been severely damaged. The area in Stoneleigh, approximately 200 kilometers west of Melbourne, was sealed off as emergency services rushed to the scene. Surrounding roads were closed off as police and emergency responders managed the situation.
Victoria Police announced that detectives would probe the circumstances surrounding the collision and urged any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report on www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.