Woman dies in Wonthaggi collision

An elderly woman has died following a collision near Wonthaggi this afternoon, Victoria Police say.

The collision occurred on the Bass Highway just before 4.30pm.

It’s believed the woman, who is aged in her 80s, crossed to the opposite side of the road and collided with another vehicle.

Emergency services worked on the woman, who was the sole occupant of her vehicle, however she died at the scene.

The female driver of the second vehicle, who was also the sole occupant of her car, suffered minor injuries and was conveyed to hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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