Princetown: Double fatality in major incident near Twelve Apostles on Great Ocean Road in Victoria

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A double fatality has occurred after two cars collided in a major crash on the Great Ocean Road near the famed Twelve Apostles scenic drive in Victoria.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision in Princetown on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the Great Ocean Road after two vehicles collided head on at about 3.40pm with the driver of the first vehicle taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The passenger in that vehicle died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

A passenger of the second vehicle, who is yet-to-be formally identified, also died at the scene.

The driver and another passenger of the second vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with footage 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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