Fatal road accident in Mooroopna North

By Grace Carter

Aug 25, 2024

Two people died in a crash over the weekend. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Two people died in a crash in Mooroopna North on Saturday, August 24.

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Police said a Holden station wagon collided with a pole when travelling south on Ardmona Rd, Mooroopna North, just after 6pm on Saturday.

The driver, a 46-year-old man from Greater Shepparton, died at the scene.

The front seat passenger, a 37-year-old man from the Greater Morwell area, also died at the scene.

The back seat passenger, a 34-year-old man from the Greater Morwell area, was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in a serious but stable condition with upper body injuries.

Up to seven emergency services vehicles responded to the single-vehicle crash.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has 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 www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional lives lost tally, head to police.vic.gov.au/road-safety