Police are responding to fatal collision in Carag Carag

A woman has died in a multi-vehicle collision in Carag Carag this afternoon.

Investigators have been told a truck driver was travelling along Midland Highway, when he collided with a black Holden Astra hatchback, about 12.05pm.

Sadly, the passenger of the hatchback, a 73-year-old woman from Shepparton, later died in hospital.

The driver of the hatchback, a 32-year-old woman from Shepparton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The truck driver, a 24-year-old man from Jan Juc is assisting police with their enquiries.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The area has been cordoned off and it is expected the scene will be assessed this evening and processed into the morning.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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