28-05-2025
Three dead after multiple trucks collide with cars on regional highway
Three people have died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway.
Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision.
A B-double truck, two smaller trucks and two cars crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said.
The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second car was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said two people in a truck also died at the scene.
"At this early stage, the exact circumstances of the collision are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing," Victoria Police said.
The Western Highway is closed in both directions between Ararat and Stawell, VicTraffic said.
The victims of the fatal crash are yet to be formally identified, police said.
There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025.
This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
Three people have died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway.
Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision.
A B-double truck, two smaller trucks and two cars crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said.
The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second car was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said two people in a truck also died at the scene.
"At this early stage, the exact circumstances of the collision are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing," Victoria Police said.
The Western Highway is closed in both directions between Ararat and Stawell, VicTraffic said.
The victims of the fatal crash are yet to be formally identified, police said.
There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025.
This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
Three people have died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway.
Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision.
A B-double truck, two smaller trucks and two cars crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said.
The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second car was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said two people in a truck also died at the scene.
"At this early stage, the exact circumstances of the collision are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing," Victoria Police said.
The Western Highway is closed in both directions between Ararat and Stawell, VicTraffic said.
The victims of the fatal crash are yet to be formally identified, police said.
There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025.
This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
Three people have died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway.
Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision.
A B-double truck, two smaller trucks and two cars crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said.
The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second car was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said two people in a truck also died at the scene.
"At this early stage, the exact circumstances of the collision are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing," Victoria Police said.
The Western Highway is closed in both directions between Ararat and Stawell, VicTraffic said.
The victims of the fatal crash are yet to be formally identified, police said.
There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025.
This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
