One person dead after quad bike rolls in Peterborough, south-west Victoria
A woman has died after a quad bike rolled in Peterborough in Victoria's south-west.
Victoria Police said emergency services were called to Jarvis Road about 5:10am on Sunday.
The female rider died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash and anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.
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