Two women have died in separate single-vehicle crashes in Victoria's north.
A woman died at the scene after her sedan lost control and hit a tree near Tatura about 3.30am (AEDT) on Thursday.
Four other occupants of the vehicle were taken to Goulburn Valley Health hospital for treatment.
In a separate incident, another female driver failed to negotiate a road bend, lost control and hit a tree at Merbein just before midnight.
The female driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.
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Victoria's road toll now stands at 17 compared to 11 at this time last year.
