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Two hospitalised after tree falls on car on Genoa-Mallacoota Rd in Genoa

Two people have been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their car at Genoa in the state’s east.

Two people have been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their car in Genoa on Monday afternoon. Picture: Google Maps
Two people have been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their car in Genoa on Monday afternoon. Picture: Google Maps

Two people have been flown to hospital after a tree fell on a car in the state’s east.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Genoa-Mallacoota Rd in Genoa just before 2pm on Monday.

“There are three patients, two air ambulances have been dispatched,” an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said.

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A SES spokesman said two patients were able to get out of the car or were aided by passers-by, while another patient who was trapped was removed by SES volunteers.

“All patients were subsequently transferred into the care of Ambulance Victoria,” the spokesman said.

More to come.

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