Two people have been killed when a car collided with a truck and then into their car on the Western Highway at Ledcourt, Victoria.
Two people have died and another is fighting for life after a horror crash in Victoria's north-west last night.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has CCTV or dashcam footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Two people have been killed when a car collided with a truck and then into their car on the Western Highway at Ledcourt, Victoria.
Four others have been hurt in the crash, including a young girl who suffered critical injuries.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Two people have died and another is fighting for life after a horror crash in Victoria's north-west last night.
Victoria Police said a vehicle was travelling along the Western Highway near Mount Drummond Road at Ledcourt around 6:45pm when two cars collided.
The victims are yet to be formally identified.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has CCTV or dashcam footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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