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Driver dies after crashing into pole at Calder Park

Driver dies after crashing into pole at Calder Park
ABC Australia Sunday 14 June 2026, 08:49 UTC 1 min read
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Driver dies after crashing into pole at Calder Park Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 6:49pm A driver has died at Calder Park, in Melbourne's north-west, after crashing into a pole this morning. Police responded to the single-vehicle crash after reports a vehicle had crashed on the racetrack about 10:05am. The driver, who died at the scene, is yet to be formally identified, Victoria Police said in a statement.

Driver dies after crashing into pole at Calder Park Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 6:49pm A driver has died at Calder Park, in Melbourne's north-west, after crashing into a pole this morning. Police responded to the single-vehicle crash after reports a vehicle had crashed on the racetrack about 10:05am. The driver, who died at the scene, is yet to be formally identified, Victoria Police said in a statement. It is believed the driver was competing in the Marque Sports Car Association of Victoria's Super Sprint Series.
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