Two Dead and Four Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Ledcourt
Two people died and four others were injured following a two-car collision on the Western Highway in Ledcourt on the evening of Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Mount Drummond Road around 6:45 p.m., according to Victoria Police.
Investigators believe two vehicles traveling along the Western Highway collided. The two occupants of one vehicle, who have not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
Four people were inside the second vehicle. One occupant was left in a critical condition, while the remaining three received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the exact cause of the crash. Authorities noted that roads in the surrounding area would remain closed for some time.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, possesses CCTV or dashcam footage, or has relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers.
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