Three teenagers killed after car hits tree

Three teenagers have been killed and a fourth is in hospital after a car hit a tree in Melbourne's outer east.

The crash happened at Phillips Road, Avonsleigh, shortly before 5.30pm.

Three teenagers, two girls believed to be passengers in the vehicle, and a young man died at the scene.

A fourth man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.


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