"The children have suffered multiple and traumatic injuries, including partial and complete amputations of arms, multiple crushed limb injuries, severe lacerations to head and body, head injuries," Royal Children's Hospital Chief Executive Officer Bernadette McDonald said.
The 49-year-old truck driver, who has also been hospitalised, stopped at the scene and is assisting police. Locals have told 3AW the stretch of road where the crash occurred is a problem area and needs urgent attention.
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