Livestock truck rollover has left at least 50 sheep dead, with the remaining seriously injured

A horrific livestock truck rollover near Bendigo has killed at least 50 sheep while the others are being rounded up by emergency services. WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES.

A sheep truck has rolled over at Axedale near Bendigo. Picture: Gianni Francis

At least 50 sheep have been killed after a cattle truck rolled on a Bendigo road, with emergency services rushing to round up the survivors.

Animal welfare officers are on the scene putting down injured sheep as police, firefighters and SES crews help round up survivors on the Bendigo Highway.

Police believe the truck left the Axedale-Goorong Rd about 11am.

The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene.

At this stage it is unclear why the truck rolled.

At least 50 sheep have been killed after a cattle truck rolled on a Bendigo road on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 with emergency services rounding up and "destroying" injured survivors. Picture: Gianni Francis.

A pile of sheep carcasses lay next to the truck, which is on its side.

Leading Senior Constable Todd Deary said Bendigo highway patrol officers would conduct an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.