A woman and two children have died after a car burst into flames in Melbourne's south-east.
Emergency services were called to a fire by the Western Port Highway in Cranbourne West just before 8pm yesterday.
Firefighters rushed to extinguish the intense blaze, which had spread from the car, parked about 15m from the side of the highway, into nearby paddocks.
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After the fire was put out, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the hatchback.
A truck driver stopped to help at the scene during the fire, while multiple witnesses called 000.
The exact circumstances leading up to the fire have not been determined.
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are now investigating.
Police said they are "not looking for anybody else at this time".
Detectives are now calling for any witnesses or anybody who may have dashcam footage of the fire.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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