One dead and two critical in Woosang crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Woosang this morning.

A vehicle was travelling along the Calder Highway when it left the road and struck a tree, near Woosang-Yeungroon Road, shortly before 10am.

A 14-year-old boy, from the Mildura area, was declared deceased at the scene.

The 18-year-old driver, from Mildura, and his 14-year-old passenger, from the Mildura area, were both cut from the vehicle and airlifted to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Investigators believe the vehicle was stolen from a Mildura address overnight.

The Calder Highway is expected to be closed for a significant amount of time while detectives travel to the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional Lives Lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Leonie Johnson

Media Unit

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