Two women die in crash near Horsham in western Victoria

Two women have been killed after a semi-trailer pushed one of their cars into oncoming traffic in western Victoria.

Two women have been killed after a semi-trailer pushed one of their cars into oncoming traffic on a highway in western Victoria.

A man is also fighting for life in hospital following the crash near Horsham about 12.20pm.

The crash unfolded when a semi-trailer crashed into the back of a car turning into a rest stop on the Western Highway at Laharum.

The car was pushed into oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle head-on.

A female driver, 71, of Horsham and a 42-year-old passenger in the second vehicle, died at the scene.

A driver of the second vehicle, a 36-year-old man from Black Range, was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The truck driver, a 48-year-old Dartmoor man, was not injured.

He was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam footage or any information that could help investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online.

Originally published as Two women die in crash near Horsham in western Victoria