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Ballarat crash leaves one dead and three injured

Ballarat crash leaves one dead and three injured

Police say a car left the road and struck a tree near the corner of Skipton and Doveton streets at Ballarat just before 10pm.

One person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a crash at Ballarat in Victoria's west overnight.

Police said a car left the road and struck a tree near the corner of Skipton and Doveton streets at Ballarat just before 10pm.

Police said the front seat passenger died at the scene and the driver was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Two other passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact CrimeStoppers.

In brief

One person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a crash at Ballarat in Victoria's west overnight. Police said a car left the road and struck a tree near the corner of Skipton and Doveton streets at Ballarat just before 10pm. Police said the front seat passenger died at the scene and the driver was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two other passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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