Victoria
Teenager becomes third victim of north-west Victorian crash
A 14-year-old girl has died following a serious crash in Victoria's north-west, bringing the total death toll to three.
A teenager has become the third person to die following a road crash in Victoria's north-west, prompting a major police investigation. The incident has left three people dead, including a 14-year-old girl.
According to reporting by wire services, the teenager is the latest victim to succumb to injuries sustained in the collision. Her death follows the initial fatalities of two other individuals involved in the same crash.
Details surrounding the crash remain scarce, and many circumstances are yet to be confirmed by authorities. Police have not released the identities, ages, or genders of the other two deceased individuals. It is currently unclear whether those victims died at the scene of the collision or if they passed away later in hospital.
The exact location of the crash in Victoria's north-west has not been publicly specified, and the number of vehicles involved in the incident remains unconfirmed. Investigators have also not yet disclosed whether any other passengers or drivers survived the collision with injuries, or if road and weather conditions played a role in the crash.
Officers from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are expected to lead the inquiry into the tragedy. They will examine the site and inspect any involved vehicles to piece together the events that led to the fatal outcome. Such investigations typically involve mapping the scene and analysing physical evidence.
Watch for updates from Victoria Police as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash and appeal for public assistance.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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