Four women have died and a teenager is in a critical condition after the car they were in hit a tree in Victoria’s west.
Police said the car left the road and hit a tree next to Wannon-Nigretta Road in Bochara, near Hamilton, when the driver lost control of the vehicle about 9.30am on Saturday.
A teenage girl, the surviving occupant of the car, was flown to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition.The only surviving occupant, a teenage girl, was flown by air ambulance to The Alfred hospital. An Ambulance Victoria spokesman said the girl has upper bodies injuries and is in a critical condition.The township of Bochara is in Southern Grampians Shire, about 110 kilometres north-west of Warrnambool.
Major collision detectives are investigating the circumstances of the crash. The area has been cordoned off while investigations continue. Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visitThe Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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