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Mt Cottrell collision kills Tarneit woman

A Tarneit woman has died following a two car collision in Mount Cottrell on Tuesday morning.

The collision is believed to have occurred just after 9am on February 27 when a Holden Commodore and a Holden Cruz collided on Faulkners Road.

The driver of the Cruz, a 42-year-old Tarneit woman, was flown to hospital with life-threatening-injuries where she later died.

The driver of the Commodore, a 45-year-old Hoppers Crossing woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives are currently investigating the collision with the exact circumstances still to be established.

Anyone who witnessed the vehicle prior to the collision or has any further information should Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Victoria’s road toll for 2024 currently stands at 42, down from 55 at the same point last year.

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