Community
27 June, 2024
Caution urged following crash
FOUR people were transported to hospital following a horror crash just outside Noorat last week.
The incident occurred at 6.20pm last Thursday evening on Terang-Mortlake Road, just outside Noorat between Salisbury Street and Dalvui Lane.
Warrnambool Highway Patrol Senior Constable Josh McMahon said investigators were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision this week, and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
“There was a two-vehicle collision just south of Noorat,” he said.
“It is still under investigation as to what actually occurred.
“Police are seeking any witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage, which can be produced to Warrnambool Highway Patrol.”
Snr Const McMahon said a man aged in his 40s was travelling with a passenger in one vehicle, and the other vehicle contained a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s.
“Both vehicles were extremely damaged in the collision,” he said.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the occupants of each vehicle had been transported to hospital with serious injuries as a result of the collision.
“A woman in her 50s was transported by road to South West Healthcare Warrnambool with lower body injuries,” the spokesperson said.
“A man in his 40s was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital with upper body injuries.
“A man in his 40s was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital with upper and lower body injuries.
“Another person was transported by road South West Healthcare Warrnambool.”
Snr Const McMahon said while the cause of the crash remained under investigation, the severity of the incident served as a timely reminder for drivers to ensure they were maintaining safe practices while driving.
“We urge people drive to conditions,” he said.
“Our goal is to always sure everyone is concentrating on road, not using devices and not impaired by drugs, alcohol or fatigue.
“If you’re driving after a long day at work and feel yourself getting tired, the best bet is to pull over.
“Speed is also a crucial area of concern – we need people to slow down.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage is invited to contact Warrnambool Police on 5560 1333 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.