Castlemaine car crash kills woman, injures girl

Ambulance Victoria says the girl involved in the crash suffered arm injuries.

She was taken to the Bendigo Hospital in a stable condition.

7.45am

Police have confirmed the driver killed in a car crash at McKenzie Hill was a Castlemaine woman aged in her 40s.

The car left the road and rolled, coming to rest in a paddock.

A small stretch of the highway is closed and police remain at the scene.

More officers are expected to arrive at the crash site this morning to investigate what caused the car to leave the road.

6.30am

The Pyrenees Highway is closed between the Midland Highway at Castlemaine to Ireland Street, McKenzie Hill.

Traffic is being diverted to the Midland Highway and Daylesford-Newstead Road.

The road is expected to remain closed until noon.

6.10am

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in McKenzie Hill outside Castlemaine this morning.

Investigators have been told a car was travelling along Maldon Road when it left the road at the intersection of Martin Street and rolled about 12.45am.

The female driver was thrown from the car and died at the scene.

A 12-year-old girl was also in the vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with further information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

More to come.

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