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Four people injured in smash with truck in Wyndham Vale

LATEST: A YOUNG girl is fighting for life and three other members of her family are injured after a truck and car collided in Wyndham Vale last night.

Family hospitalised after crash in Wyndham Vale

A GIRL is fighting for life after a truck and car collided in Wyndham Vale last night.

The 10-year-old was one of four family members injured when their Mitsubishi Outlander collided with a truck near the Ballan Rd and Welcome Parade intersection about 9.20pm.

The girl was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a critical condition, but this morning her condition improved to serious but stable.

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Police believe a tip truck smashed into the rear of the car. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
Police believe a tip truck smashed into the rear of the car. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
A girl in the car was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
A girl in the car was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin

Police believe the Volvo tip truck and trailer smashed into the rear of the stationary four-wheel drive, which may have been turning right into Welcome Parade.

Aftermath of Wyndham Vale crash

A 5-year-old was also taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Their condition is unknown.

Two adults, a man aged in his 40s and a woman aged in her 30s, were taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in stable conditions.

A seat lies on the road near the crashed car. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
A seat lies on the road near the crashed car. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
The truck stopped at the crash scene. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin
The truck stopped at the crash scene. Picture: Yuri Kouzmin

The truck driver, a 51-year-old Kurungjang man stopped at the crash scene is assisting police with inquiries.

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Ballan Rd was temporarily closed between Kinglake Drive and Spring Plains Rd as emergency services worked.

Anyone who witnessed the collision has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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