Woman in critical condition after incident in Werribee

A woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after she received significant burns in Werribee South this morning.

Police have been told the woman was in the front yard of a home in Rivercoast Road when the incident occurred about 2am.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident which is believed to have occurred following a dispute.

The woman, believed aged in her 30s, has been airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne.

Two other people received minor injuries during the incident.

A man and two women are currently assisting police with their enquiries.

A crime scene has been established and it is expected detectives will attend the scene today.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log on to www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.

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