Second child dies following Parwan fatal rollover

The release

A second child has died overnight following a single vehicle fatal rollover in Parwan yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the incident near the intersection of Nerowie and Parwan-Exford roads just before 4pm.

A female driver and seven children were inside the eight-seater 4WD, which rolled and came to a stop on grass between the road and a paddock.

Paramedics worked on a seven-year-old girl, but she sadly died at the scene.

An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.

Five other children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for observation.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au .