Geelong man dies, five taken to hospital in collision on Rokewood-Skipton Rd, Pitfield
A collision on a rural road southwest of Ballarat has left a Geelong man dead and five others in hospital, including three children.
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A Geelong man has died and five people – including three children – were hospitalised after a collision southwest of Ballarat.
Police believe two vehicles, one towing a trailer, collided on Rokewood-Skipton Rd in Pitfield just before 3pm on Tuesday.
A 90-year-old Bell Park man died at the scene, and three children and two adults were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information or footage was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
So far this year, 21 people have died on Victorian roads, compared with 17 at the same time in 2024.
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