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E-bike crash leaves teenage girl with life-threatening injuries

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Source : Perth Now news

Two children have been injured in a collision between an e-bike and a car in a west central Victorian town, with one victim sustaining life threatening injuries.

Victoria Police said the crash, between a black Nissan X trail car and an e-bike, happened on Urquhart St about 5.30pm Monday nightin Castlemaine, 120 kilometres north of Melbourne.

A 13-year-old girl was flown to The Royal Children’s Hospital after the collision left her with life-threatening injuries to her upper and lower body.

A 12-year-old boy was also taken to Bendigo Health Hospital with lower body injuries that are not life-threatening.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene of the collision as officers were informed of two people riding the e-bike.

Investigations are still underway into the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the scene or may possess dashcam footage encouraged to share it with Victorian Police.