One killed, one critical in Princes Highway crash
A two-vehicle collision happened on the Princes Highway near Heathmere, southwest Victoria. One driver died. The other driver is fighting for life.
The vehicles collided on the Princes Highway at Heathmere on Wednesday afternoon, just after 2.30pm. One driver, the sole occupant of their vehicle, died at the scene.
Authorities have not yet officially named the driver. The second driver was also alone in their vehicle.
They were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The highway was closed in both directions between Surry River-Gorae Rd and Fincks Rd while police investigated.
Police said they are still investigating what caused the crash.
Why it mattersA major highway that serves rural Victoria was shut down, disrupting travel. The crash shows the ongoing road safety risks on roads in the region.
AustraliaLocals in southwest Victoria faced road closures and delays; anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers with dashcam or CCTV footage.
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