General News

11 October, 2026

Fatal crash in Watchem West

One person has died and another rushed to hospital following an incident in Watchem West.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash just after 4pm.

“It’s believed a car travelling on Watchem-Warracknabeal Road around 4pm left the road and struck multiple trees,” they said.

“There were two yet to be formally identified occupants, one has died at the scene, and the other has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

Investigators are examining the exact cause of the crash.

CFA Crews from Watchem, Bangerang and Wilkur South, along with Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria staff attended the scene.

More to come.

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