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Investigation continues into fatal crash in Muckatah

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Dec 16, 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 in Muckatah on Monday, December 15.

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Emergency services were called to reports of the single vehicle crash on Chapel Rd just before 5pm.

Nine people were in the minibus at the time of the incident, all from the Greater Shepparton area.

Four people were located deceased at the scene and have since been identified.

They are 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