Driver killed after car hits tree, rolls and burst into flames in Pootilla, Victoria

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
Police are investigating the crash.
Police are investigating the crash. Credit: Google Maps

A female driver has been killed following a horrific car crash in rural Victoria.

Police are investigating the fatal crash in Pootilla in the early hours of Wednesday morning where it is understood the car was travelling along Ballarat Daylesford Road when it left the roadway and ploughed into a tree about 2am.

The impact forced the car to roll several times before it caught on fire.

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Emergency services are reporting that the female driver died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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