Family Identified in Heartbreaking Regional Victoria Crash
A community in regional Victoria is mourning the devastating loss of a young family killed in a horrific collision near Ballarat. The victims have been identified as Sapana Neupane and Krishna Hari Bhandari, along with their three-year-old son, Ruben.
Details of the Stoneleigh Collision
The fatal accident occurred on Tuesday in Stoneleigh, when the family's car drove through a stop sign at an intersection. This led to a catastrophic collision with a B-double truck. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the injuries sustained by the three family members were too severe, and they could not be saved.
Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy described the scene as confronting, noting the family had suffered "catastrophic" injuries and that their vehicle was severely damaged. He used the tragedy to highlight a critical issue, stating, "One life lost is one too many on rural roads."
A Community in Mourning and the Survivors
The tragedy has left behind a five-year-old daughter, who now faces life without her parents and younger brother. In a small mercy, the children's grandmother also survived the devastating crash. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and serves as a grim reminder of the dangers present on country roads.
The investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash is ongoing, as authorities work to piece together the final moments leading to this profound loss.
