Schoolchild dead, another flown to hospital after single-vehicle crash in Parwan, west of Melbourne

A schoolchild has died and six others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle rolled in Victoria’s west.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Nerowie Rd and Parwan-Exford Rd in Parwan, about 45km west of Melbourne, about 4pm on Tuesday.

Police said one child died at the scene despite efforts to revive them.

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A second child was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries, while five other children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A woman was also taken to hospital for observation.

A child has died and another has been airlifted to hospital. Credit: 7NEWSFive other children were also taken to hospital. Credit: 7NEWS

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage, or has other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Nerowie Rd and Parwan-Exford Rd in Parwan. Credit: 7NEWS