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Nine people transferred to hospitals following Buller Rd collision

A SERIOUS road accident on the Mt Buller Rd at Mirimbah caused traffic disruption during the busy school holiday period on Tuesday July 2.

Paramedics and emergency services were called to a collision in Mirimbah just after 2.30pm.

"Seven patients were transported to Northeast Health Wangaratta, one believed to be in a critical condition, " an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said.

Adding that two patients were taken to Mansfield Hospital.

Those two patients were later discharged and sent home.

On Friday July 5, a North East Health spokesperson said that the critical case a female was still an inpatient and was doing well with the expectation that they would be discharged that day or later.

Victoria Police believed a grey Hyundai and black Mitsubishi collided on Mt Buller Road about 2.30pm.

"The six occupants in the Hyundai were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries," said Victoria Police spokesperson.

"Three occupants in the Mitsubishi were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

"The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are being investigated," she said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au