Two men from Briagolong died and another was critically injured after a ute hit a tree in the state's east.
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Major Collision detectives were called to the scene of the horrific crash at Stockdale, near Briagolong, on Saturday morning.
Police believe three men inside a Holden dual-cab ute were travelling west on Stockdale-Fernbank Road, when the vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree.
The driver of the ute, a Bushy Park man, 63, suffered head injuries and was airlifted to The Alfred in a critical condition, Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said.
He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Two passengers, a 45-year-old man and a 60-year-old man, both from Briagolong, died at the scene.
Police were notified of the crash by a motorist, at 8.45am on Saturday.
Investigators are trying to determine the exact time of the crash.
The two deaths brought the preliminary road toll for the year up to 134, 20 more than at the same time in 2015.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
