Woman dead, four others in hospital after Stanhope crash

Fatal crash: A woman in her 60s has died and four others have been taken to hospital after a crash in Stanhope on Sunday. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

A woman has died after a single-vehicle crash near Stanhope on Sunday, April 10.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the Midland Hwy near Hadfield Rd just after 4pm.

The spokesperson said police believe the vehicle rolled, and was located by passers-by.

There were five people in the vehicle when it crashed, they said.

A woman believed to be in her 60s died at the scene, the spokesperson said.

An ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a man in his 60s and a man in his 30s were taken to Goulburn Valley Health, both in a stable condition with minor injuries.

A woman in her 30s was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition, they said.

The spokesperson said an infant with head injuries was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Victoria Police is investigating the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the accident, or has dash-cam footage or other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au