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Toolern Vale fatal

Two people have died in a head-on collision in Toolern Vale at the weekend.

Police were conducting an unrelated intercept on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road when they observed a Holden Cruise Travelling at high speed on Sunday, August 24.

Police said the speeding vehicle continued along Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road before it collided head-on with a second car travelling the opposite direction about 9.50am.

The drivers of both vehicles, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

A passenger of the Holden was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Police revealed the Holden was stolen from Werribee South sometime after 4.30pm on Saturday, August 23.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing.

Professional Standards Command have been notified and will have oversight as is standard procedure.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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