A woman was airlifted to hospital on Thursday night after her car hit a cow near Lockington.
Emergency services were called to the collision near the intersection of Hansen Road and Bamawn Hall Road about 9.30pm.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a woman in her 40s was flown by air ambulance to the Royal Melbourne Hospital for upper body injuries. She was in a stable condition.
Acting Sergeant Dale Simpson said the cow was put down in the presence of its owner.
The owner is assisting police with their inquiries.
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Tara Cosoleto
Journalist covering courts and general news at the Bendigo Advertiser.
Journalist covering courts and general news at the Bendigo Advertiser.
