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Several injured in Shepparton collision involving teen driver

By Bree Harding

Dec 17, 2024

Multiple people sustained various injuries after a collision in Shepparton on Monday night. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Several people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Shepparton on Monday night.

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Police were told a white Kia Sportage and a yellow MG sedan collided on Benalla Rd, near Shepparton Marketplace, around 9pm on December 16.

A 43-year-old Kialla woman was extracted from the yellow sedan.

She sustained upper body injuries and was transported to Goulburn Valley Health by ambulance in a serious condition.

The 14-year-old male driver of the white Kia Sportage was also taken to GV Health, in a stable condition, with non-life-threatening upper and lower body injuries.

His 13-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries and was also transported to the hospital in a stable condition.

Police said both teenagers were under hospital guard and would be interviewed at a later date.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.

∎ Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at crimestoppersvic.com.au