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Tragic Long Weekend Ends: 2 Dead in Horror Crash
28 Sep
Summary
- A car with L-plates collided with a truck near Ledcourt.
- The initial collision caused the car to hit an oncoming vehicle.
- Two individuals in the third vehicle sustained fatal injuries.
A tragic collision on Victoria's Western Highway has resulted in the deaths of two people, marking a somber conclusion to the long weekend. The incident took place around 6:45 PM on Sunday near Ledcourt, approximately 250 kilometers northwest of Melbourne.
Initial reports indicate that a car displaying L-plates was involved in a collision with a truck. Following this impact, the L-plate car reportedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, colliding with an oncoming vehicle.
Tragically, the two occupants of this third vehicle were declared deceased at the scene. The Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
