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Incident Overview
A car and truck collided on the McIvor Highway at Heathcote about 9:45pm on 14 July 2026.
Fatalities
Two people travelling in the car died at the scene.
Truck Driver
The male driver of the truck was not injured.
Location
The collision occurred in the central Victorian town of Heathcote, north of Melbourne.
Emergency Response
Emergency services attended shortly after the late-evening impact.
Road Closure
The Northern Highway and McIvor Highway intersection was closed overnight and later reopened.
Evidence Appeal
Police asked drivers who had been in the area shortly before the collision to provide dash-camera footage.
Investigation
The available report did not establish the cause of the collision.
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