Several trapped in cars at Victoria's Mount Hotham due to heavy snow
Several people remain trapped in their cars at Mount Hotham in Victoria after more than 50cm of snow fell in the area over the weekend.
More than 20 people were stuck in their cars which became bogged on the Blue Rag Range Track near Dargo High Plains Rd at about 10.30pm on Saturday.
Police and SES crews used snowmobiles to rescue 13 people, with a man in his 40s taken to hospital with minor injuries after his car rolled.
Several people remain stuck on the mountain. The rescue operation is ongoing.
As of Monday morning, 62cm of snow has fallen at Mount Hotham.
Dargo Highway Plains Rd is closed to all traffic due to the extreme weather conditions.
It's not expected to reopen until after the King's Birthday weekend.
Those heading to the snow have been warned to monitor extreme weather conditions and potential road closures.
'Reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Stay safe out there,' VIC SES said.
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