A teenage boy is dead and two others are fighting for life after crashing a stolen car on a major highway.
Police said the vehicle had been travelling along the Calder Highway in Woosang, about 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, when it struck a tree shortly before 10am on Saturday.
A 14-year-old boy from Mildura was declared dead at the scene, while a second 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both also from Mildura, suffered life-threatening injuries and were flown to hospital after being cut free from the car.
Images from the scene show the vehicle, which appears to be a white ute, crumpled against a tree, with debris strewn across the side of the road.
Detectives from the major collision investigation unit are investigating the cause, with the Calder Highway expected to be closed for some time.
Police believe the vehicle had been stolen from an address in Mildura overnight.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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