The teen remains in a critical but stable condition in The Alfred hospital in Melbourne.

He was one of three people injured in the single-vehicle crash, which occurred just before 11.30pm on Saturday at Bung Bong.

Two other men, both from Maryborough, were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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UPDATE, MONDAY: The 16-year-old teen involved in a crash in Bung Bong remains in a critical but stable condition at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne.

SUNDAY: A 16-year-old Maryborough teen suffered life threatening injuries in a single vehicle crash in Bung Bong on Saturday night.

The driver of the car aged in his 30s and a Maryborough man in his 20s were also taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling east on the Pyrenees Highway when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree just before 11.30pm.

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Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives were expected to assess the scene.

The Pyreenees Highway is closed between Maryborough and Avoca while detectives examine the scene.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Anyone with information, or who might have witnessed the crash, or has dash cam footage of the vehicle prior to the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or to submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au/.

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