4 teenagers die, another seriously injured in car crash in Australia

May 29

Four teenager girls were killed and another one in serious condition in a fatal car crash on Saturday in Australia's state of Victoria.

Victoria police said a car carrying five people was travelling along Wannon-Nigretta Falls Road in the state's west when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the road and hit a tree.

Four teenagers died at the scene while another girl was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Police said major collision investigation unit detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Local media said the area was cordoned off and the road was to remain closed for 24 hours.

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