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16 March 2026
Updated at 5pm
Homicide Squad detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found in Jung this morning.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man’s body located on the eastern side of the Henty Highway near Finlayson Road at about 9.15am today.
The man is yet to be formally identified but appears to be about 60 years old.
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The cause of death is yet to be determined but is being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Investigations are ongoing and a crime scene is in place.
The Henty Highway remains closed in both directions between the Wimmera Highway, Dooen, and Horsham-Minyip Road, Kewell.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Earlier
A man’s body has been located on the Henty Highway at Jung, north of Horsham, this morning.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with assistance from Horsham and Warracknabeal VICSES units.
He was located at about 9.15am today, and is yet to be formally identified.
Investigations are ongoing and a crime scene is in place.
The highway is closed in both directions between the Wimmera Highway, Dooen, and Horsham-Minyip Road, Kewell, with detours in place via Murtoa or Wallup.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
