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Investigation continues into fatal crash

By Yarrawonga Chronicle

Dec 17, 2025

Police continue to investigate a minivan crash that claimed the lives of four people. Photo by McPherson Media Group

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a fatal crash near Katamatite on Monday.

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The nine people in the minibus which crashed on Chapel Rd have all been identified as working in the Greater Shepparton area and from overseas.

Four people died at the scene and have been identified as a 17-year-old male, a 34-year-old male, a 51-year-old woman and a 45-year-old female.

Paramedics treated five others at the scene, all remain in a serious condition in hospital.

They are an 18-year-old woman, a 16-year-old female, a 16-year-old female, a 16-year-old female and a 39-year-old man, who remains in hospital under police guard.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/