Local police say two Canadians have died in a car crash in the Australian province of Victoria.
Victoria police say the incident happened shortly after midnight local time in Dingwall, south of Kerang, when their car rolled over and landed among some trees.
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They say three people died in the crash, two of whom were Canadian.
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They say the 21-year-old Canadian men were working in Australia.
Police say the victims’ identities are not yet being released.
A statement from Global Affairs Canada confirmed the deaths of two Canadians.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of the two Canadian Citizens who passed away in Australia,” the statement read.
“Consular officials are in contact with family members to offer support and consular assistance. For privacy reasons and out of respect for the family, we are not able to release any further details.”
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