A male taxi driver has been charged with one count of Dangerous Driving Causing Death following a fatal collision with a mini-bus near Shepparton yesterday, Victoria Police say.
The collision happened about 3.30pm at the intersection of Pyke Rd and Turnball Rd, Ardmona.
The mini bus was carrying 12 adult passengers while the taxi was carrying two passengers.
It’s believed that 12 people have been injured in the incident, some with life threatening injuries.
An 80-year-old female passenger from the bus has died at the scene.
The taxi driver will appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court at 2pm today.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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