Woman Killed and Three Seriously Injured After Truck and Car Collision on Western Highway – Burrumbeet, VIC – 25 October 2025

Incident Overview
A woman has died and three others have been seriously injured following a crash between a car and a truck on the Western Highway in Burrumbeet, western Victoria, early Saturday morning, October 25, 2025.

Emergency services were called to the highway near the intersection of Remembrance Drive at approximately 3:00 am after reports of a severe collision involving both vehicles.

A woman in the car was treated at the scene by paramedics but could not be revived and was declared deceased. Another woman sustained critical injuries and was transported to hospital. Two additional female passengers were taken to hospital with serious injuries, while the male driver of the car was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The male truck driver stopped and assisted emergency services and was not injured.

“A woman has died and three others were seriously injured when a car and truck collided on a highway in western Victoria.” — Victoria Police / 7NEWS

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (approximately 3:00 am)
• Location: Western Highway near Remembrance Drive, Burrumbeet, western Victoria

Vehicles Involved

• Passenger car carrying five occupants (four women and one man)
• Truck (male driver, uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • One woman — passenger in the car, declared deceased at the scene.
• Critical Injuries:
  • One woman — transported to hospital in critical condition.
• Serious Injuries:
  • Two female passengers — taken to hospital with serious injuries.
• Non-Life-Threatening Injuries:
  • Male driver of the car — transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Uninjured:
  • Male truck driver — remained at the scene and assisted police.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services attended the Western Highway near Remembrance Drive shortly after 3:00 am.
• Paramedics treated multiple victims at the scene, with air and ground transport used to convey the injured to hospital.
• The highway was closed for several hours while the **Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU)** conducted a forensic examination of the scene.
• Traffic diversions were implemented in both directions until the scene was cleared later in the morning.

“Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision.” — Victoria Police

Police Investigation
The Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating:

• The cause of the collision and the events leading up to the crash between the car and the truck.
• Possible contributing factors including fatigue, lighting conditions, vehicle speed, and road visibility.
• Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from motorists travelling through Burrumbeet between 2:30 am and 3:15 am.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has left the Burrumbeet and Ballarat communities reeling. The Western Highway, a major route connecting regional towns to Melbourne, was once again the scene of a deadly collision — reinforcing calls from locals for increased awareness of fatigue and night-driving risks on rural highways.

Authorities have urged drivers to plan journeys carefully and take breaks during long-haul or early-morning travel to prevent further tragedies.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to contact:

• Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously at [www.crimestoppersvic.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au)
• Major Collision Investigation Unit: Contact Victoria Police directly with relevant footage or witness statements.