UPDATE, 2.10pm
Victoria Police has confirmed two female drivers died at the scene, with a male passenger of one of the vehicles to be airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Major Collision Unit detectives are investigating.
The Western Highway is closed in both directions at Dadswells Bridge. Police and Ambulance Victoria members are on scene.
Western Highway closed following serious collision at Dadswells Bridge
14 September 2021
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Police have reported a semi-trailer crashed into the rear of a car turning into a rest stop on the highway about 12.20pm.
The car was pushed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another vehicle.
The uninjured male truck driver was arrested and is assisting police with inquiries.
Police expect the Western Highway to be closed for most of today while detectives examine the crash scene.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash, has dash cam footage or any information that could assist investigators to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
People can view the current provisional lives lost tally online at www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0
EARLIER TODAY
The Western Highway is closed in both directions through Dadswells Bridge, between Horsham and Stawell, due to a serious collision.
Ambulance Victoria has reported a male patient is expected to be airlifted to hospital.
Early media reports are stating fatalities, however The Weekly Advertiser is waiting for confirmation from Victoria Police before releasing details.
At least one car and a truck were involved in the crash, which occurred about 12.20pm.
Department of Transport leaders have suggested motorists detour using the Henty Highway, Wimmera Highway, Murtoa-Glenorchy Road and Stawell-Warracknabeal Road.
This detour will add about 25 kilometres and more than 15 minutes to the journey.
Victoria Police is controlling the road closure.
The highway will reopen when investigations are complete and police believe it is safe to do so.
The Department of Transport is helping emergency services with traffic management and by setting up detours.
Real-time traffic conditions are available online at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.
The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.
