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Woman dies in two-car crash

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Gembrook after a Cranbourne woman died as a result of the Saturday 20 June incident.

Investigators believe a Honda Jazz was travelling along Gembrook Road about 12.50pm.

Police allege the driver lost control of the Honda which crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a Holden station wagon.

The driver of the Holden, a 60-year-old man from Cranbourne, and his passenger, a 55-year-old woman from Cranbourne, were taken to hospital with serious injuries where the woman later died.

The driver of the Honda, a 20-year-old woman from Narre Warren, and a passenger, a 17-year-old woman from Berwick, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The woman’s death brings to 108 the state’s road toll for 2020.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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