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Nepalese Family Killed in Western Victoria Crash as Police Probe Stop-Sign Failure

The local Nepalese community is supporting a surviving five-year-old daughter.

Overview

  • Father Krishna Hari, mother Sapana Neupane Bhandari, and their three-year-old son Ruben died when their car collided with a truck near Stoneleigh on Tuesday morning.
  • Police say the car entered the truck’s path at Eurambeen–Streatham Road and Mount William Road shortly after 9:30am after failing to stop at a signed intersection.
  • Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are examining the circumstances of the crash, with no findings or charges announced.
  • Sapana’s mother survived with critical injuries and was flown to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
  • The Geelong Nepalese Association posted condolences and pledged support for the family, noting a five-year-old daughter was not in the vehicle.