November 12, 2025

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Incident Overview
A campervan driver in her late 20s was critically injured after a collision with a prime mover at Nambrok in Victoria’s Gippsland region. The crash occurred just before 10:30am on Wednesday at the intersection of the Princes Highway and Maffra-Rosedale Road. The campervan rolled onto its side, and both occupants were transported to hospital with lower body injuries. Police confirmed the truck driver was uninjured and is assisting with enquiries. The Princes Highway remains closed between Nambrok and Kilmany as investigations continue.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 (just before 10:30am)
  • Location: Princes Highway & Maffra-Rosedale Road, Nambrok, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Campervan — rolled onto its side after impact
  • Prime mover truck — involved in collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Female campervan driver (late 20s) — flown to The Alfred Hospital in critical condition with lower body injuries.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Male campervan passenger (30s) — taken to Latrobe Regional Health in a stable condition with lower body injuries.
    • Prime mover driver — uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Police, paramedics, and a rescue helicopter attended the scene, with the driver airlifted to Melbourne. The passenger was transported by road ambulance.
  • The Princes Highway between Nambrok and Kilmany was closed, with diversions established.

“Unfortunately, I can’t give a definitive answer for how long, but it will take some time to clear it off … there are [diversions] in place.” — Sergeant Brooke Arthur, Sale Police

“We need to be taking more care on the road, make sure we’re looking both ways before crossing, especially when people are crossing traffic at a high speed.” — Sergeant Brooke Arthur, Sale Police

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and believe one of the vehicles may have failed to give way.

  • Officers are making enquiries with the involved drivers.
  • Traffic management remains in place as crash scene analysis continues.

Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption on the Princes Highway, a major route in Gippsland, with full closures and diversions affecting travel between Nambrok and Kilmany. Authorities urged drivers to exercise caution in the area.

Appeal for Information
Police are seeking dashcam footage and information from anyone who witnessed the crash.

  • Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or submit a report online.