Boy and baby among three people taken to hospital after crash

By Monique Preston

May 3, 2024

Collision: The two vehicles involved were write-offs and were towed from the scene. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Two vehicles crashed at a main Shepparton intersection on Thursday, May 2.

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Shepparton police Sergeant Josh McCabe said a grey Ford Territory SUV was travelling west on Benalla Rd when it and a silver Ford Territory SUV travelling east on Benalla Rd and turning right into the Shepparton Marketplace car park collided at the traffic lights about 5.20pm.

The 37-year-old woman driving the grey vehicle and two children who were passengers were taken to Goulburn Valley Health by ambulance after the crash.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a boy was in a stable condition with upper body pain.

The driver and a baby were taken for observation and were both in a stable condition, the spokesperson said.

Sgt McCabe said the 18-year-old driver of the silver vehicle was assessed by ambulance officers at the scene.

Both vehicles were write-offs and were towed from the scene.

A traffic light pole was also damaged in the crash.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to contact Senior Constable Mark Betson at Mooroopna police on 5825 4131 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au