Man dead, Cobram officers seriously injured in car crash at Strathmerton

A Victoria Police spokesman said the first constable was due to be released while the detective sergeant remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The two men in their police car and a van collided on the Murray Valley Highway and Stokes Road intersection about noon.

The driver of the van died at the scene.

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TUESDAY: A man has died and two Cobram police officers have been seriously injured in a two-car crash in Strathmerton on Tuesday.

The police car and van collided on the Murray Valley Highway and Stokes Road intersction about midday on Tuesday.

The driver of the van died at the scene.

The two male officers have been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries.

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"At this early stage there is nothing to indicate the officers were in pursuit of the vehicle, it is believed they were on patrol as part of their duties," a police spokesman said.

"Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will attend the scene to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.

"Motorists are advised diversions are in place and the scene will remain closed for some time while investigators examine the area."

An Ambulance Victoria spokesman said two men had been treated at the scene before an air ambulance was dispatched.

An officer aged in his 30s was flown to The Alfred Hospital with serious upper body injuries.

An officer in his 60s was taken to Shepparton Hospital with serious upper body injuries.

Witnesses are urged to call 1800 333 000 with information.

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