One adult and two children have tragically lost their lives in a collision involving a truck and another vehicle near Melbourne. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 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.
Describing the accident, the statement mentioned that the vehicle appeared to have overturned and been severely damaged. The vicinity in Stoneleigh, approximately 200 kilometers west of Melbourne, was sealed off as emergency services attended to the scene. The statement further noted that nearby roads were closed to allow for the response of police and emergency personnel.
Authorities confirmed that detectives from Victoria Police will conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. They urged any witnesses to come forward by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or by submitting a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.