Three killed in crash between car and truck near Koo Wee Rup, south-east of ... - ABC Local

Updated February 28, 2014 13:08:53

Police are still trying to confirm how many people died in a fiery road accident near Koo Wee Rup, south-east of Melbourne.

A car burst into flames after colliding with a truck on Caldermeade Road in Catani just before 9am (AEDT).

Police say up to four people may have been killed but they will not be able to say for sure until a disaster victim identification team has examined the wreckage.

A child survived the crash and has been flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne for observation.

The driver of the truck has been taken to Dandenong Hospital with hand injuries.

Topics: road, catani-3981

First posted February 28, 2014 10:27:43