Emergency services mount rescue operation after cars became stuck in heavy snow at Mount Hotham
More than a dozen people have been rescued from Victoria's Mount Hotham, after several cars became stuck about 10:30pm last night due to heavy snowfall.
Victoria Police and SES members from Bright and Falls Creek are carrying out the rescue operation near Dargo High Plains Road.
Thirteen people have been rescued so far, but the SES said it was believed about 20 people in total had been stuck, with the operation ongoing.
Police said a man in his 40s was treated for minor injuries after his vehicle rolled."Emergency services spent today using snowmobiles to access those trapped on the mountain after more than 50 centimetres of snow fell in the area this weekend," a police spokesperson said.
Snowgoers have been warned to obey road closure signs to allow emergency services to continue searching the area for any others who may be stranded.
Dargo Highway Plains Road is closed to traffic due to the extreme weather conditions and is not expected to reopen until after the King's Birthday long weekend.
Police have urged people to heed weather warnings, monitor conditions and ensure their vehicles are appropriately equipped for the conditions.
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