URGENT UPDATE: A devastating crash has claimed the lives of two children and one adult following a collision between a car and a truck in Stoneleigh, just west of Ballarat, Victoria. The tragic incident occurred at the intersection of Eurambeen-Streatham and Mount William roads shortly after 9:30 AM on November 11.
Witnesses reported that the car rolled and was subsequently crushed during the impact. Emergency responders arrived on the scene to find that the adult and two children had died at the site. Their ages have not yet been disclosed. A second adult, who was trapped inside the vehicle, sustained life-threatening injuries and is expected to be airlifted to a nearby hospital, according to a spokesperson from Victoria Police.
The area has been cordoned off, and surrounding roads are blocked to facilitate emergency services and police investigations. Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are now examining the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking collision. The truck driver reportedly suffered only minor injuries.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the accident or possesses dashcam footage to come forward. Information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or through their online platform at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Authorities are expected to hold a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon to provide further updates on this tragic event. The community is mourning the loss of these lives, highlighting the urgent need for increased road safety measures to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
