Three children, two adults in hospital after crash in regional Victoria
One person has died and five others are in hospital after a two-vehicle crash south of Ballarat.
Two cars, one towing a trailer, collided on Rokewood-Skipton Road, Pitfield just before 3pm today, police said.
One person, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
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Two cars, one towing a trailer collided on Rokewood-Skipton Road, Pitfield just before 3pm, police said. Getty
Three children and two adults were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The fatal collision has increased the state's road toll to 17 this year - one more than the number of road deaths at the same time last year.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have passed through the area with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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