Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says

A stretch of the Western Highway between Stawell and Horsham has been identified as a high-risk area for motorists, with local residents describing drivers as 'sitting ducks.' The concerns follow reports of multiple fatalities occurring on this specific section of the road over the past six years.

Conflicting accounts regarding the severity of the safety record have emerged, with reports citing either 12 or six deaths during this period. The discrepancy also extends to the scope of the danger zone, with some reports specifying a 16-kilometre stretch of the highway as the primary area of concern.