UPDATE, 9pm: Three people have been taken by ambulance to Ballarat hospitals, according to an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman.
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One person was transported to Ballarat Base Hospital and treated for upper body injuries.
The other two people were taken to St John of God - one for arm injuries and the other for minor injuries.
All three are in a stable condition.
EARLIER: Emergency crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Beaufort.
It is believed two elderly people are trapped in their Nissan Navara 4WD following the crash, which happened a bit before 6.40pm, at the corner of Havelock and Lawrence streets.
The car is on its wheels and there is front-end damage.
There are unconfirmed reports a man has absconded from the scene with 'drug paraphernalia'.
Police, ambulance and firefighters are at the scene.
More to come.
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