Strathmerton crash, three dead and three injured in horrific intersection smash up
Three killed and three injured in multi-vehicle crash
- The Strathmerton incident involves trucks and cars
- Three dead, three others injured
Three people have been killed in a catastrophic collision between two cars and a lorry in northern Victoria.
Victoria Police said the accident occurred at the junction of Murray Valley Hwy and Labuan Rd, in the town of Strathmerton, at around 2:30 p.m.
“Three people, who have yet to be formally identified, died at the scene,” a police spokesman said.
Ambulance Victoria told NCA NewsWire paramedics were called shortly before 2:30 p.m. Thursday, while three other people were taken to hospital.
A truck and a car are believed to have collided at the intersection of Murray Valley Hwy and Labuan Rd in Strathmerton (pictured)
A woman believed to be in his 20s with upper body pain, a man believed to be in his 20s for observation and a man believed to be his 50s with lower body pain were transferred to Goulburn Valley Health in stable condition.
A spokesman for the Victorian State Emergency Service said volunteers attended at the request of Victoria Police and helped clear the scene of a traffic accident.
The scene was declared “safe” shortly after 3:40 p.m., a spokesman for the Country Fire Authority told NCA NewsWire.
The cause of the collision has yet to be determined and investigators for the major collision investigation are on their way.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dash cam footage or information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More to come.