Strathmerton crash, three dead and three injured in horrific intersection smash up

Three people have been killed in a catastrophic collision between two cars and a truck in northern Victoria.

Victoria Police said the accident occurred at the intersection of the Murray Valley Hwy and Labuan Rd, in the town of Strathmerton, about 2.30pm.

‘Three people, who are yet to be formally identified, have died at the scene,’ a police spokesperson said.

Ambulance Victoria told NCA NewsWire paramedics were called shortly before 2.30pm on Thursday, with three other people taken to hospital.

A woman believed to be in her 20’s with upper body pain, a man believed to be in his 20’s for observation and a man believed to be in his 50’s with lower body pain were transferred to Goulburn Valley Health in a stable condition. 

A spokesperson for the Victorian State Emergency Service said volunteers had attended at the request of Victoria Police and assisted with the preservation of the scene of a traffic incident.

The scene was declared ‘safe’ shortly after 3.40pm, a spokesperson for the Country Fire Authority told NCA NewsWire. 

The cause of the collision is yet to be determined and Major Collision investigation detectives are en route.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More to come.