Rescues after more than 20 trapped in deep snow on Mount Hotham
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Over a dozen individuals were rescued after being left stranded with their cars for several hours in Victoria’s Mount Hotham region.
The State Emergency Service reported that more than 20 people got stuck near Hotham Heights, following over 50 centimeters of snowfall in the area throughout the weekend. 

They were navigating Blue Rag Range Track close to Dargo High Plains Road, near the Mount Hotham ski slopes, around 10:50 pm last night.

The State Emergency Service said more than 20 people became stuck near Hotham Heights, following more than 50 centimetres of snowfall in the area over the weekend. (Victoria State Emergency Service)

One vehicle overturned, causing minor injuries to a man, while many others remained stranded for at least 19 hours, and a fire truck got stuck during the rescue effort.

Thirteen people had been rescued by about 6pm tonight as the operation continued.

Alpine Shire Council stated that the road had been closed with signs and barricades in place, though the gate had not yet been locked for winter, which was scheduled for this Thursday.

“We did what we could ahead of the weekend, which was putting out the signage, notifying people,” chief executive Will Jeremy said. 

“But that process to formally close the road takes a number of days. 

“We’ve got to get the agreement of Vic Pol, Parks Vic and DEECA (the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action). They’ve got to basically satisfy themselves that we’re not locking people into the park.”

More than a dozen people have been rescued after being stranded in their cars for hours in Victoria’s Mount Hotham area. (Victoria State Emergency Service)

Emergency services are reminding people driving in the alpine areas to read the signs and be aware of road closures

“Reconsider your travel plans in areas affected by heavy snowfall if necessary. Stay safe out there,” Victoria SES said on Facebook.

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