{
  "id": 10288125,
  "title": "Two dead, one critical following crash in Victoria's north-west",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/two-dead-one-critical-following-crash-in-victorias-north-west",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:47:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/ledcourt-fatal-crash-between-truck-cars/107202328"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two people have died and another remains in critical condition following a devastating crash on the Western Highway in Victoria's north-west. The incident occurred near Mount Drummond Road, where a car collided with a truck and then struck another vehicle, a third car, last night around 6:45pm. Detective Acting Sergeant Leigh Miller of the Major Collision Unit stated that the victims of the two fatal crashes have not been identified yet.\n\nFour people were injured in the collision, with a young girl among them suffering from critical injuries. The other three were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The truck driver was uninjured and stopped at the scene. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on factors such as fatigue, distraction, or potential speeding. The detective emphasized that they want to ensure everyone gets home safely during the holiday period. Anyone with witness accounts, CCTV footage, or dashcam video is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.",
  "summary": "Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash that has left two people dead and a third person critically injured.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Fatal crash in regional Victoria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fatal-crash-in-regional-victoria-10286712",
        "published": "2026-09-27T20:01:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Fatal crash in regional Victoria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fatal-crash-in-regional-victoria",
        "published": "2026-09-27T20:01:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}