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Introduction
A collision between two cars on the Western Freeway in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, has resulted in a woman and a baby being hospitalized. The incident occurred on Thursday morning and involved a silver Nissan and a white Toyota sedan.
Crash Overview
The collision happened on the Western Freeway near the intersection of Bacchus Marsh Road around 8 am. The impact caused the Nissan to flip onto its side, trapping the 29-year-old female driver inside. Emergency services were called to the scene and were able to rescue the woman.
Investigation
The 29-year-old driver of the Nissan was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 18-year-old driver of the Toyota was uninjured, but her 12-month-old passenger was taken to the hospital for observation. The cause of the Bacchus Marsh collision is still under investigation. Police are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
Conclusion
This Bacchus Marsh collision serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of even minor accidents. Fortunately, the injuries sustained in this incident were not life-threatening. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.