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The Kaarimba Ford-Mazda head-on crash

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DevelopingNext check Oct 22: A subsequent confirmed medical update on the three injured men, or a police update on the collision investigation and footage appeal.

Where it stands

A head-on collision between a Mazda and a Ford Ranger near Purdies Road at Kaarimba sent three men to hospital on October 21, 2026. Two were critically injured and flown to Melbourne hospitals; the Ranger driver had serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The report gives no further update on treatment, the crash response or the investigation.

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  1. Update 1Two men critically injured in Kaarimba head-on crash

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Two men critically injured in Kaarimba head-on crash

    Both Mazda occupants were flown to Melbourne after initial critical-injury assessments. The Ranger driver was also hospitalised, and detectives are seeking footage.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

Organizations

  • Ambulance VictoriaParamedic service in Victoria, Australia1 report
  • Country Fire Authorityfire service of rural and regional Victoria, Australia1 report
  • Victoria Policeprimary law enforcement agency of Victoria, Australia1 report

Places

  • KaarimbaKaarimba, VIC, Australia1 report
  • MelbourneMelbourne, VIC, Australia1 report

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80 sources23 outlets5 wire copies