Police say one 30-year-old died at the scene on the Hume Highway and the other, also 30, was airlifted to hospital but died soon afterwardsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two women have died after being hit by a car while trying to help an injured kangaroo on a busy freeway in Melbourne’s north. The deaths have prompted warnings about the dangers of stopping to help wildlife.