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Northern Hwy crash: Heathcote pair killed

Police have identified two people killed in a crash in central Victoria at the weekend.

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Police have identified two people killed in a horror crash in central Victoria on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the scene after reports a car had struck a tree on the Northern Highway in Heathcote about 6pm.

The 47-year-old female driver and 51-year-old male passenger, both from Heathcote, died at the scene.

Police are still working to determine the cause of the accident.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage who witnessed the crash or with further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

There have now been 197 lives lost on Victorian roads this year compared to 183 at the same time last year.

brayden.may@news.com.au

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