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A Boxing Day crash has claimed the lives of two Yarrawonga men.
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Emergency services responded to reports of a car that crashed into a tree on Sunday about 9.15pm.
Paramedics responded to the incident but a request for an Air Ambulance was cancelled within the hour.
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A Victoria Police spokesperson said the cause of the crash was still unclear and a model and make of the vehicle involved was not disclosed.
"Police are investigating a fatal crash in Chiltern which claimed the lives of two men last night," they said.
"Emergency services were called to Chiltern-Rutherglen Road about 9.15pm on Sunday, 26 December after reports a car crashed near Whistler Track.
"Two Yarrawonga men, aged 30 and 36, died at the scene.
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"Investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash."
The men were travelling towards Chiltern when the crash occurred, at a section of the road surrounded by bush.
The road remained closed into Monday morning, with officers drawing markings on the road in a bid to determine what occurred.
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Police have now cleared the scene and Chiltern-Rutherglen Road reopened around 11.30am.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.