Two people die in fatal crash near Daylesford after horror three days on Victorian roads Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 4:35amThe double fatality occurred near Daylesford, north-west of Melbourne, on Monday. (ABC News: Eden Hyninnen)In short:Two people have died after a collision near Daylesford, north-west of Melbourne, this morning.The latest fatal crash comes after an already-tragic three days on Victoria's roads, with another six people dead.What's next?Police have called on drivers to be careful, and have appealed for any witnesses or those who may have footage of any of the incidents to contact Crime Stoppers.abc.net.au/news/daylesford-deaths-eganstown-victoria-road-toll/105282592Link copiedShareShare articleTwo people have died and another has been flown to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Victoria's Hepburn Shire, north-west of Melbourne, just before midday.The crash takes the number of people who have died on Victoria's roads since Saturday to eight.Police believe two vehicles collided on the Midland Highway in Eganstown, about 7 kilometres from the popular tourist town of Daylesford.The two occupants of one vehicle, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.The driver of the second vehicle has been flown by Air Ambulance to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries.It is not yet clear what caused the collision.Woman dies on Mother's Day while travelling with familyThe Eganstown crash follows a string of road fatalities in Victoria which six lives were lost in just three days.On Mother's Day, a 49-year-old Dandenong North woman died, and her husband and two children were taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash near Trafalgar, in Victoria's east.A woman has died and her family is in a serious condition after a crash on Mother's Day. (ABC News)Emergency services were called to the collision at the intersection of North Canal Road and Willow Grove Road about 5:55pm on Sunday.Police believed the woman’s husband failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with another car in the middle of the intersection.The family's vehicle rolled off the road and down an embankment. She died at the scene. 'An absolute tragedy'Detective Sergeant Mark Amos warned "just a moment of inattention" could be life-changing."It's just an absolute tragedy that we've got the loss of a life, a wife, a mother — on Mother's Day — is killed in a crash that just should never ever have occurred," Sergeant Amos said.Police believe one of the vehicles failed to stop at a stop sign. (ABC News)"Someone is going to have to explain to this lady's family, her children, why this happened, and believe me that is no easy task," Sergeant Amos said."They've been there when they've lost their mum, on the worst possible day."The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries, while a passenger was seriously hurt and remained in hospital.Investigations continued into the collision.Authorities believe the woman's husband was driving at the time of the crash. (ABC News)String of fatalities as National Road Safety Week beginsFive other people have also died in separate crashes across the state.On Monday about 6am, police were called to a head-on collision in Clayton South, in Melbourne's south-east.The drivers of two vehicles were both killed when they collided in Clayton South on Monday. (ABC News: Rudy De Santis)A 46-year-old Springvale South man and a 52-year-old Scoresby woman, who were the drivers and only people in each vehicle, were declared dead at the scene.Also on Monday, a 26-year-old man was found dead in his car following a crash in Swan Hill West near the Victoria-NSW border. Police believed the man, from the Buloke area, lost control of the car while travelling on Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road.On Sunday, two vehicles collided in Pootilla near Ballarat, with one of the drivers dying at the scene.Victorian road deaths have risen this year when compared to last year. (ABC News: Rudy De Santis)On Saturday, a 53-year-old man was killed after his motorbike collided with a car in Moutajup in Victoria's west, with a passenger flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.It comes as National Road Safety Week begins, with police scheduled to boost their presence on the roads and crack down on speeding drivers.Sergeant Amos said urged Victorians to drive safely to prevent further tragedy."Pay attention, be alert, slow down, concentrate," he said."Without doing that, you're going to lose somebody. Somebody dear, somebody close and somebody important."Anyone who witnessed any of the crashes or has footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 4:35am, updated 38m ago38 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 5:42amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesNationals vow to give 'stability and strength' to the Coalition after Littleproud re-electedLIVEPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.One child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CarePhoto shows A still from a Snapchat video shows a baby on a bouncer crying.Is Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerPhoto shows Jim Chalmers walks into QT smiling.Australian bomb disposal worker killed in UkraineTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows ukrainelandminesPopular nowLittleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party voteLIVEPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese waves inside parliament house.Vandals damage culturally significant waterfalls loved by touristsTopic:VandalismPhoto shows spray paint letters on a rock wallRelated topicsClayton SouthDaylesfordMoutajupPootillaRoad Accidents and IncidentsSwan HillTrafalgarTop StoriesNationals to give 'stability and strength' to the Coalition after Littleproud re-electedTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows David Littleproud, flanked by Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzieRowland to become attorney-general on Albanese's new-look frontbenchTopic:ElectionsOne child is slapped, another vomits metal hooks: Inside an Australian childcare giantTopic:Child CareIs Chalmers prepared to follow Keating into the 'slaying' business?AAnalysis by Alan KohlerAustralian bomb disposal worker killed in UkraineTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarJust InUkrainian ambassador visits regional cafe that put tariffs on US goodsTopic:Small Businesses20m ago20 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:00amLittleproud remains as Nationals leader, seeing off Canavan challengeTopic:Federal Government10m ago10 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:10am'Oblivious': This operator says light rail assistance is little helpTopic:State and Territory Government10m ago10 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 6:10amVandals damage culturally significant waterfalls loved by touristsTopic:Vandalism46m ago46 minutes agoMon 12 May 2025 at 5:34amMore Just InBack to top