POLICE have confirmed a 27-year-old Castlemaine man and a 36-year-old Baringhup man were killed in the crash at Muckleford on Friday night.

Police believe a Mazda sedan was travelling east on the Maldon - Castlemaine Road about 9.40pm when the driver veered from the road and crashed into a tree.

The two men died at the scene.

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Police are still investigating the exact cause of the crash.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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TWO men have died after a crash in Muckleford on Friday night.

Police believe a Mazda sedan was travelling east on the Maldon - Castlemaine Road when the driver veered from the road and crashed into a tree.

Both occupants, believed to be in their 20s and 30s, died at the scene.

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The crash took place about 9.40pm.

The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.

It brings the number of lives lost on the road in 2020 to 124.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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