Yarrawonga: Man killed as car crushed by tree branch during visit to camping ground
A visit to camping ground has ended in tragedy after a massive tree branch crushed a car, killing a man and injuring a teenager.
Police responded to calls for assistance and were confronted with a horrific scene before confirm the death of the the man in Yarrawonga on Tuesday night.
Emergency services were called to the camping area at Loop Track amid reports a large tree branch had fallen onto a moving vehicle during a significant weather event about 7.10pm.
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The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
