An adult and two children have died after a car was crushed by a truck in Victoria’s west.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Eurambeen-Streatham Rd and Mount William Rd in Stoneleigh – about 63km west of Ballarat – shortly after 9.30am after reports of a collision.
Police were told a car rolled and was crushed underneath a truck.
An adult and two children have died at the scene.
Another adult was trapped inside the vehicle and has suffered life-threatening injuries.
They are expected to be airlifted to hospital.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries in the collision.
The area has been cordoned off,and the surrounding roads have been blocked off while emergency services attend to the scene.
Eurambeen-Streatham Rd is closed northbound between Glenelg Highway, Streatham and Ritchies Road.
Detours are available via Skipton using the Glenelg Highway, Beaufort Rd and Mount William Rd.
Detectives from the major collision unit are investigating the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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