Four people have been killed in a shocking smash in the state’s north.

And police say it could have even been worse.

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A car collided with a ute that was towing a trailer at Pine Lodge, near Shepparton, on Wednesday afternoon.

The car ended up in a nearby paddock.

Four male passengers died at the scene, while the driver was flown to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle was not seriously injured.

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